"We're all in the same boat together": exploring quality participation strategies in dragon boat teams for breast cancer survivors.
Angela J FongHailey R SaxtonKaitlyn D KauffeldtCatherine M SabistonJennifer R TomasonePublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2020)
Future research is encouraged to explore identified strategies for consistency to gain a clearer understanding of quality experiences within dragon boat.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONDragon boat offers opportunities to increase physical activity and participation in breast cancer survivors. These activities have a positive impact on confidence.Based on findings, practical strategies have developed including creating friendly competition between athletes on a voluntary basis to foster perceptions of being appropriately challenge.Leaders can use social media to celebrate athletes' individual successes, which may facilitate increased confidence.Creating formal or informal mentorship opportunities will allow athletes to be seen as role models for both dragon boat and breast cancer survivorship.