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01-04-2019 | Original Article

A qualitative study exploring what it takes to be physically active with a stoma after surgery for rectal cancer

Authors: Stephanie Saunders, Jennifer Brunet

Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer | Issue 4/2019

Abstract

Purpose

Many adults must cope with the adverse effects of cancer and adjuvant therapies, which may limit their engagement in health-enhancing behaviors such as physical activity (PA). Furthermore, the placement of a stoma during surgery for rectal cancer may cause additional challenges to being physically active. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of rectal cancer survivors who were living with a stoma and the impact on their engagement in PA.

Methods

Interpretive phenomenological analysis was used as the approach for this qualitative study. Fifteen rectal cancer survivors took part in a semi-structured interview post-chemotherapy, and thematic analysis was used to identify themes within their accounts.

Results

Three themes captured participants’ personal lived experience: (1) reasons for engaging in PA, (2) deterrents to engaging in PA, and (3) practical implications.

Conclusions

Participants’ accounts offered insight into both their cancer and stoma-related experiences, highlighting both reasons for and deterrents to engaging in PA. Further, findings helped to identify tangible strategies that those learning to be physically active with a stoma may find useful.

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Title: A qualitative study exploring what it takes to be physically active with a stoma after surgery for rectal cancer
Authors: Stephanie Saunders
Jennifer Brunet
Publication date: 01-04-2019
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer / Issue 4/2019
Print ISSN: 0941-4355
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7339
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4516-3

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