Predictors of attendance during an exercise program for cancer survivors.

Heather J LeachRyan J MarkerJared J ScorsoneJohn C PetersW Tom Purcell

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

Higher pre-program QOL and not working full- or part-time predicted higher exercise program attendance. Existing and future exercise programs for cancer survivors should consider ways to adapt program delivery to provide support to survivors who start with low QOL, and accommodate those who may face barriers to attending due to work schedule/conflict.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
high intensity
young adults
physical activity
resistance training
public health
childhood cancer
body composition