Barriers to and facilitators of improving physical activity and nutrition behaviors during chemotherapy for breast cancer: a sequential mixed methods study.
Leah S PuklinMelinda L IrwinTara SanftLeah M FerrucciMaura HarriganCourtney McGowanBrenda CartmelMichelle ZupaEric P WinerMaryann DeylingJennifer A LigibelKaren Basen-EngquistDonna SpiegelmanMona SharifiPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)
Women reported the external support, tailored education, and experiencing the physical and mental benefits of the LEANer intervention facilitated the adoption of the interventions' behavioral goals. Addressing chemotherapy-related symptoms and competing priorities may facilitate adherence to lifestyle interventions during chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- locally advanced
- randomized controlled trial
- sleep quality
- mental health
- body mass index
- healthcare
- radiation therapy
- breast cancer risk
- rectal cancer
- pregnant women
- chemotherapy induced
- weight loss
- quality improvement
- electronic health record
- study protocol
- depressive symptoms
- pregnancy outcomes
- public health
- adipose tissue
- glycemic control