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To rest or not to rest-Health care professionals' attitude toward recommending physical activity to their cancer patients.

Nadine UngarAngeliki TsiourisAlexander HaussmannFlorian HerbolsheimerJoachim WiskemannKaren SteindorfMonika Sieverding
Published in: Psycho-oncology (2019)
The activity-paradigm has already been consolidated in HCP' minds. However, the rest-paradigm is still present in the daily routine of oncology physicians and nurses. Addressing concerns and insecurities related to supporting cancer patients in maintaining or building up a physically active lifestyle is a very important educational task.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • palliative care
  • metabolic syndrome
  • cardiovascular disease
  • body mass index
  • sleep quality
  • depressive symptoms
  • social media
  • health insurance