Evaluation of a social cognitive theory‐based email intervention designed to influence the physical activity of survivors of breast cancer

Hatchett, Andrew; Hallam, Jeffrey S.; Ford, M. Allison

doi:10.1002/pon.3082

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“…Seven studies provided either a pedometer or accelerometer to participants. In seven cases, some form of behavior counseling was offered by phone [20, 27], by e-mail [30], in person [31, 32] or a combination of these [33-35]. Coaching strategies varied, but included activities such as in-person PA demonstrations [34, 35], counseling from a healthcare provider [35], supervised exercise sessions combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy [31], tailored counseling sessions [27] and group discussions about perceived barriers and goals related to PA [32, 36].…”

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Taking the next step: a systematic review and meta-analysis of physical activity and behavior change interventions in recent post-treatment breast cancer survivors

Bluethmann

Vernon

Gabriel

et al. 2015

Breast Cancer Res Treat

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Purpose Research has shown that recent post-treatment breast cancer survivors face significant challenges around physical activity as they transition to recovery. This review examined randomized controlled trials targeting physical activity behavior change in breast cancer survivors <5 years post-treatment and describes 1) characteristics of interventions for breast cancer survivors as well as 2) effect size estimates for these studies. Methods A systematic search was conducted following PRISMA guidelines with Medline, PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus databases. Data were abstracted for primary intervention strategies and other details (e.g., setting, duration, theory use). A subgroup analysis was conducted to assess intensity of exercise supervision/monitoring and intervention effectiveness. Results The search produced 14 unique behavior intervention trials from the US and abroad published 2005-2013. The mean sample size was 153 participants per study. All interventions included moderate-intensity activities plus various behavioral change strategies. Most interventions were partially or entirely home-based. The overall standardized mean difference was 0.47 (0.23, 0.67) with p < 0.001. Conclusion Most interventions were effective in producing short-term behavior changes in physical activity, but varied greatly relative to intervention strategies and intensity of supervision/monitoring. Highly structured interventions tended to produce larger behavior change effects overall, but many larger effect sizes came from interventions supported by phone counseling or email. We observed that ‘more’ may not be better in terms of direct supervision/monitoring in physical activity behavior interventions. This may be important in exploring less resource-intensive options for effective behavior change strategies for recent post-treatment survivors.

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Taking the next step: a systematic review and meta-analysis of physical activity and behavior change interventions in recent post-treatment breast cancer survivors

Bluethmann

Vernon

Gabriel

et al. 2015

Breast Cancer Res Treat

163

138

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“…Lastly, the most effective technologies for changing PA behavior in cancer survivors are understudied and warrant further research. One pilot study using an email intervention demonstrated promising results for increasing PA behavior in breast cancer survivors (Hatchett, Hallam, & Ford, 2013). As research in this area grows, strategies for overcoming barriers related to suboptimal user engagement, privacy concerns, and limited Internet access PA AND CANCER SURVIVORSHIP RESEARCH for certain subgroups should be tested (Cavallo, Chou, McQueen, Ramirez, & Riley, 2014).…”

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Top 10 Research Questions Related to Physical Activity and Cancer Survivorship

Courneya

Rogers

Campbell

et al. 2015

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

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In the United States, there are more than 14 million cancer survivors. Many of these survivors have been treated with multimodal therapy including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies. These therapies improve survival; however, they also cause acute and chronic side effects that can undermine health and quality of life. Physical activity (PA) and cancer survivorship is a rapidly growing field of inquiry that studies the role of PA in people diagnosed with cancer. In this article, we propose the following top 10 research questions for the field of PA and cancer survivorship: (1) Does PA reduce the risk for cancer recurrence and/or improve survival? (2) Does PA influence cancer treatment decisions, completion rates, and/or response? (3) What is the optimal PA prescription for cancer survivors? (4) What is the role of sedentary behavior in cancer survivorship? (5) What are the most effective PA behavior change interventions for cancer survivors? (6) Which cancer variables modify the PA response? (7) What are the safety issues concerning PA in cancer survivors? (8) Which specific cancer symptoms can be managed by PA? (9) Is there a role for PA in advanced cancer? And (10) How do we translate PA research into clinical and community oncology practice? The answers to these questions are critical not only for advancing the field of PA and cancer survivorship, but for improving the lives of the millions of cancer survivors every year who are diagnosed with cancer, going through treatments, recovering after treatments, or coping with advanced disease.

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“…In contrast to other studies, we had only one (2.3 %) dropout, showing good adherence and tolerance, whereas in a recent review the dropout rates ranged between 6 % and 45 % with similar intervention content [73]. home-based training settings [91,92]. To reduce such potential bias, we combined the subjective feedback (Borg rating for training sessions) with an objective measurement (average heart rate).…”

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Web-Based Exercise as an Effective Complementary Treatment for Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Intervention Study (Preprint)

Pfirrmann¹,

Huber²,

Schattenberg³

et al. 2018

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Evaluation of a social cognitive theory‐based email intervention designed to influence the physical activity of survivors of breast cancer

Abstract: Email-based interventions based on SCT can significantly influence levels of self-reported physical activity of breast cancer survivors.

Cited by 74 publications

References 31 publications

Taking the next step: a systematic review and meta-analysis of physical activity and behavior change interventions in recent post-treatment breast cancer survivors

Taking the next step: a systematic review and meta-analysis of physical activity and behavior change interventions in recent post-treatment breast cancer survivors

Top 10 Research Questions Related to Physical Activity and Cancer Survivorship

Web-Based Exercise as an Effective Complementary Treatment for Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Intervention Study (Preprint)

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