A Second Chance: Meanings of Body Weight, Diet, and Physical Activity to Women Who Have Experienced Cancer

Maley, Mary; Warren, Barbour S.; Devine, Carol M.

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2012.10.009

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“…This need in PwMS to be self-experimenting with diet as a means of being in control of an unpredictable and incurable disease has only been reported in one other general topic qualitative MS study recently, 43 but has been documented in other diseases such as cancer. 44 We applied a number of techniques to ensure rigour, 35 however our findings should be interpreted with caution in light of some limitations. Firstly, the sample size was small;…”

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Dietary responses to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis: a qualitative study

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Given the seriousness of the disease, there is a perceived gap in dietary information provided at the time of diagnosis. Healthcare professionals should address concerns with alternative therapeutic diets advertised to treat or cure MS, and clearly convey the reasoning for the general healthy dietary recommendations. This would better align advice with the perceptions about the role of diet in MS, assist people with MS in need of information and minimise dietary self-experimentation. Future research should explore the importance of diet for those who have had MS for a longer period of time.

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Dietary responses to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis: a qualitative study

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“…Cancer treatment may influence a patient's perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes toward his or her body, which in turn may influence his or her desire or motivation to engage in physical activity. Research has shown that, among breast cancer survivors, regular engagement in physical activity may help to restore positive bodyrelated perceptions (Brunet, Sabiston, & Burke, 2013) and help regain control and reduce distress associated with cancer (Maley, Warren, & Devine, 2013). Other common physical activity-related barriers and concerns include fear of movement and perceived risk of injury, which may negatively influence mental health outcomes (e.g., depression) among cancer survivors (Velthuis et al, 2012).…”

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Rationale for Promoting Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors: Literature Review and Epidemiologic Examination

Loprinzi¹,

Lee²

2014

Oncology Nursing Forum

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“…In particular, qualitative methods are increasingly being used to collect comprehensive data on cancer survivors’ personal perspectives of QoL, ultimately allowing for a better understanding of the meaning and utility of physical activity during cancer survivorship [19,20,21]. However, evidence from a single qualitative study on its own is not as persuasive to inform practice as evidence from a cumulative body of qualitative research that shows consistent results.…”

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Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research

Burke

Wurz

Bradshaw

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Qualitative research on the impact of physical activity on quality of life (QoL) in adults diagnosed with cancer is accumulating. However, the field of physical activity and cancer survivorship lack a synthesis of this research to reliably understand the implications for future research and practice. The aim of this meta-synthesis was to identify, appraise, and synthesize qualitative research on cancer survivors’ perspectives of the impact of physical activity on their QoL. Seven electronic databases were searched for original studies published in English, and reference lists of relevant studies were hand-searched to identify additional studies. Forty studies met eligibility criteria and were included in this meta-synthesis. Study characteristics and major findings were extracted, and findings were summarized, compared, and synthesized. Themes identified in this review revealed that physical activity positively impacted four dimensions of cancer survivors’ QoL: physical (e.g., managing the physical consequences of cancer and its treatment), psychological (e.g., evoking positive self-perceptions), social (e.g., feeling understood by others), and spiritual (e.g., redefining life purpose). This meta-synthesis corroborates conclusions from reviews of quantitative research and illustrates that physical activity can be used to improve QoL in adult cancer survivors, regardless of diagnosis (i.e., stage, cancer type) and treatment status. It also provides detailed insight into specific aspects within each dimension of QoL impacted by physical activity from cancer survivors’ perspectives, which is important for understanding the meaning and utility of physical activity for them. However, more research is needed to further develop the qualitative evidence base in order to better understand how physical activity impacts on QoL experiences in men, young adults, and adults diagnosed with less common types of cancer at different points along cancer trajectory (i.e., diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment, palliation).

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A Second Chance: Meanings of Body Weight, Diet, and Physical Activity to Women Who Have Experienced Cancer

Cited by 28 publications

References 29 publications

Dietary responses to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis: a qualitative study

Dietary responses to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis: a qualitative study

Rationale for Promoting Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors: Literature Review and Epidemiologic Examination

Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research

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