Perceptions of Older Adults with Hematological Cancer on Diet and Exercise Behavior and Its Role in Navigating Daily Tasks

Alana Colton; Monica A Smith; Suzanne Broadbent; Karina Rune; Hattie H Wright

doi:10.3390/ ijerph192215044

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Perceptions of Older Adults with Hematological Cancer on Diet and Exercise Behavior and Its Role in Navigating Daily Tasks

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Perceptions of Older Adults with Hematological Cancer on Diet and Exercise Behavior and Its Role in Navigating Daily Tasks

Alana Colton, Monica A Smith, Suzanne Broadbent, Karina Rune and Hattie H Wright

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol.19, pp.1-13

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph192215044

PMCID: PMC9690783

PMID: 36429764

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self management

physical activity

nutrition

health behaviour survivorship

Diet and exercise are associated with the maintenance of physical function, independence and better health-related quality of life in cancer survivors. Adherence to healthy diet and exercise guidelines, however, remains low. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of hematological cancer survivors (HCS, >/= 50 years) on the role of diet and exercise in navigating daily tasks using a qualitative descriptive research method. Eligible HCS completed an online survey gathering demographic information including physical functioning, exercise frequency, malnutrition and frailty risk. Following a semi-structured telephone interview, thematic analysis was used. Nine HCS (67 +/- 2 years) were included in the final analysis, with 55.5% sufficiently active, three at risk of malnutrition and five of frailty. Three primary themes reflected the survivors’ perceptions: (1) beliefs about the impact of diet and exercise on physical and mental wellbeing, (2) the ability to overcome barriers to adhere to healthy diet and exercise behavior, and (3) diet and exercise empowered and gave hope. Participants had a more nuanced understanding of the role of exercise in physical function but lacked insight into the role of a healthy diet. Knowledge, support and instruction were key enablers of diet and exercise behavior, with community connection a unique enabler identified in this group.

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Title: Perceptions of Older Adults with Hematological Cancer on Diet and Exercise Behavior and Its Role in Navigating Daily Tasks
Authors: Alana Colton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Monica A Smith (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Suzanne Broadbent (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Karina Rune (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Hattie H Wright (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Publication details: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol.19, pp.1-13
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date published: 2022
DOI: 10.3390/ ijerph192215044
ISSN: 1660-4601
PMID: 36429764; PMC9690783
Copyright note: © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Organisation Unit: Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; Cancer Research Cluster; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99687898802621
Output Type: Journal article

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