Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 18, 2026

Measuring the Motor Aspect of Cancer-Related Fatigue using a Handheld Dynamometer
Published on: February 20, 2020
Physical Activity Discussions as the First Step Towards Movement in Non-Curative Cancer Care: A Qualitative Study
Jodi Langley1,2, Grace Warner1, Christine Cassidy1
1Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada.
Physical activity (PA) is crucial for non-curative cancer patients. Integrating PA discussions into care requires targeted education, motivation strategies, and streamlined referrals to support patients living well.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Supportive Care
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Increasing survival rates in non-curative cancer present ongoing care challenges.
- Physical activity (PA) is recognized as a vital supportive service across the cancer care continuum.
- Advanced cancer patients can benefit from tailored physical activity interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the integration of physical activity (PA) discussions into the care of non-curative cancer patients.
- To identify strategies for oncology care providers (OCPs), caregivers, and decision-makers to facilitate PA.
- To understand barriers and enablers for PA adoption in advanced cancer.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews (n=24) were conducted.
- The Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model and Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) guided the research.
- Directed content analysis using a TDF-based codebook was employed.
Main Results:
- Addressing knowledge gaps through targeted education is essential.
- Motivation-enhancing strategies are needed to overcome emotional barriers to PA.
- Streamlined referral processes are critical to overcome systemic barriers to PA.
Conclusions:
- Supporting patients with non-curative cancer involves promoting overall health through PA.
- Oncology care providers (OCPs) play a key role in supporting PA.
- Incorporating PA discussions into routine cancer care is emphasized.
More Related Videos
07:26Conducting Maximal and Submaximal Endurance Exercise Testing to Measure Physiological and Biological Responses to Acute Exercise in Humans
Published on: October 17, 2018
05:59Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity
Published on: March 7, 2019
Related Concept Videos
Cancer Prevention
Some...
Techniques of therapeutic communication I: Active Listening, Sharing Observations, Validation, and Using Touch
Therapeutic communication is not the same as social interaction. Social interaction has no goal or purpose and consists of casual information sharing, whereas therapeutic communication has a plan or purpose for the conversation. Therapeutic...
Lifestyle Factors and Health
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity, whether through structured exercise or casual activities like walking, biking, or dancing, is a cornerstone of a...
Cancer Survival Analysis
Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I
The health belief model (HBM) attempts to predict health-related behavior in specific belief patterns. According to the HBM, a person's...
Data Collection III
The principles to begin the physical assessment include conducting a comprehensive or problem-related history in a quiet, well-lit room, emphasizing privacy and comfort for the...