Benefits and Barriers of Cancer Practitioners Discussing Physical Activity with their Cancer Patients

Justin W L Keogh; Alicia Olsen; Michael Climstein; Sally Sargeant; Lynnette Jones

doi:10.1007/s13187-015-0893-1

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Benefits and Barriers of Cancer Practitioners Discussing Physical Activity with their Cancer Patients

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Benefits and Barriers of Cancer Practitioners Discussing Physical Activity with their Cancer Patients

Justin W L Keogh, Alicia Olsen, Michael Climstein, Sally Sargeant and Lynnette Jones

Journal of Cancer Education, Vol.32(1), pp.11-15

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-015-0893-1

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Abstract

cancer

counselling

exercise

oncology

physical activity

Our aim was to synthesise the existing empirical literature and theoretical perspectives on the physical activity (PA) promotion practices and determinants of cancer clinicians and health professionals. We conducted a narrative review of theory and evidence to develop practice recommendations for improving the promotion of PA to cancer patients. Surveyed health professionals were aware of many benefits of PA for their cancer patients, although only ~40 % promoted PA to selected cancer patients. Walking was the most commonly promoted form of PA, with this promoted to assist patients control their weight and cardiovascular health risk. Barriers to promotion of PA included lack of time and knowledge of PA and behaviour change skills. Health professionals appear interested in promoting PA to their cancer patients, yet encounter several barriers. Further research is warranted to assist health professionals improve their PA promotion. An adapted reflective-impulsive model of social behaviour shows promise for assisting health professionals overcome barriers and provides an evidence-based theoretical framework for improving communication with patients. Universities, hospitals and/or health-care accreditation organisations also have important roles to play in assisting health professionals improve their promotion of PA to patients.

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Title: Benefits and Barriers of Cancer Practitioners Discussing Physical Activity with their Cancer Patients
Authors: Justin W L Keogh (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Alicia Olsen (Author) - Bond University
Michael Climstein (Author) - University of Sydney
Sally Sargeant (Author) - Bond University
Lynnette Jones (Author) - University of Otago, New Zealand
Publication details: Journal of Cancer Education, Vol.32(1), pp.11-15
Publisher: Springer New York LLC
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.1007/s13187-015-0893-1
ISSN: 0885-8195
Copyright note: Copyright © 2013 Springer New York LLC. The author's accepted version is reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy. The final publication is available at Springer via http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13187-015-0893-1
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449955702621
Output Type: Journal article

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