Young adult cancer survivors' experience of taking part in a 12-week exercise referral programme: a qualitative study of the Trekstock RENEW initiative.

Autor: Below N; Centre for Sports & Exercise Medicine, Barts & The London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Hospital, London, UK., Fisher A; Department of Behavioural Science & Health, University College London, London, UK., Epstone S; Trekstock, London, UK., Reynolds J; Trekstock, London, UK., Pugh G; Centre for Sports & Exercise Medicine, Barts & The London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Hospital, London, UK. g.pugh@qmul.ac.uk.; Department of Behavioural Science & Health, University College London, London, UK. g.pugh@qmul.ac.uk.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer [Support Care Cancer] 2021 May; Vol. 29 (5), pp. 2613-2620. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Sep 22.
DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05746-w
Abstrakt: Purpose: There is emerging evidence that physical activity interventions have the potential to improve the physical function and psychosocial well-being of young adult cancer survivors. However, most existing interventions for young adult cancer survivors have been delivered in an in-patient hospital setting. The purpose of this study is to explore young adult cancer survivors' (YACS) experiences of the RENEW programme, a 12-week community-based exercise referral scheme delivered by Trekstock, a UK-based cancer charity.
Methods: Sixteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with YACS (mean age, 33 years; 87.5% female) who participated in the RENEW exercise referral programme. Each interview followed the same semi-structured interview guide which asked participants about their experiences of the RENEW programme and their ideas for the future development of the scheme. Data was audio-recorded, transcribed full verbatim and analysed using framework analysis.
Results: YACs predominantly chose to take part in the RENEW programme as a means to improve their health and overcome cancer related impairments (e.g. fatigue, loss of strength, low body confidence). The offer of one-to-one tailored support and unlimited gym access was often cited as a factor which motivated enrolment. Overall, YACS experience of the programme was positive with many describing improvements in physical function and general well-being. Barriers to participating in the programme included sign-off from clinicians prior to enrolment, travelling to the gym and fear of exercising alone.
Conclusions: Exercise referral schemes are acceptable to YACS and provide a promising opportunity for young people with cancer to improve their physical and psychosocial health through physical activity.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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