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Understanding the Barriers to Physical Activity for Cancer Patients
Lawrence R Brawley1, S Nicole Culos-Reed2, Jennifer Angove3
1a Department of Kinesiology , University of Waterloo , Waterloo , Ontario , N2L 3G1 , Canada.
Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
|October 11, 2017
Summary
Physical activity improves cancer recovery, but barriers hinder adherence. This review identifies these obstacles and proposes a framework to improve exercise therapy for cancer patients.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Exercise Science
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Physical activity offers significant benefits for cancer patients, including symptom alleviation, enhanced physical function, and improved quality of life.
- Despite known advantages, research on barriers to participation and adherence in cancer-related exercise therapy is insufficient.
- Understanding these barriers is crucial for optimizing exercise interventions in cancer care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review existing research on barriers to physical activity participation in cancer patients.
- To analyze the impact of cancer and treatment-specific symptoms on adherence to exercise therapy.
- To propose a framework for investigating and understanding barriers to exercise adherence during cancer treatment and recovery.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of identified barriers.
- Analysis of disease and treatment symptoms impacting exercise adherence.
- Development of an organizational framework for barrier research.
Main Results:
- Identified key barriers to physical activity adherence in cancer patients.
- Highlighted the influence of specific cancer symptoms and treatment side effects on exercise participation.
- Proposed a structured approach to studying exercise barriers in oncology.
Conclusions:
- Addressing barriers to physical activity is essential for maximizing the benefits of exercise therapy for cancer survivors.
- A comprehensive understanding of these barriers, informed by symptoms and treatment, is needed.
- The proposed framework can guide future research and clinical practice to improve exercise adherence in cancer recovery.
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