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Maria Elena Garcia-Roca1, Miguel Rodriguez-Arrastia1,2, Carmen Ropero-Padilla1,2
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Pre-Department of Nursing, Jaume I University, 12071 Castello de la Plana, Spain.
Abstract:
In patients with breast cancer, physical exercise reduces the toxicity of treatment; however, this physical exercise must meet a set of criteria, such as being guided by knowledgeable instructors. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of female breast cancer patients regarding the impact of an online physical exercise programme in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nineteen female breast cancer patients participated in four focus group interviews as part of a qualitative study using a thematic analysis between December 2020 and May 2021. Three major themes emerged: "Experiences and perceptions of online physical exercise with breast cancer"; "Incorporating exercise-based activity for cancer-related side effects"; and "Increasing self-esteem and empowerment". Online, live-streamed, and supervised group activities help breast cancer patients engage and prevent the recurrence of cancer-related side effects, as well as to control COVID-19-related fear and provide an alternative to promote mental health-related quality of life.
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