Randomized Trial of a Physical Activity and Meditation Intervention for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Rabin ◽  
Bernardine Pinto ◽  
Joseph Fava
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Young Adult Cancer

scholarly journals Effects of a structured counselling-based intervention to improve physical activity behaviour of adolescents and young adult cancer survivors – the randomized phase II Motivate AYA – MAYA trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921552199797
Author(s):  
Jannike Salchow ◽  
Barbara Koch ◽  
Julia Mann ◽  
Julia von Grundherr ◽  
Simon Elmers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Physical Activity Behaviour ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Young Adult Cancer ◽  
Activity Behaviour

Objective: To explore whether a structured counselling-based intervention increases vigorous physical activity behaviour of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Design: Randomized controlled phase II trial. Setting: University Cancer Center Hamburg, Germany. Subjects: Eighty-nine participants (mean age 24.1 ± 6.3) were randomized to control ( n = 44) or intervention group ( n = 45). Interventions: The intervention group was consulted about physical activity behaviour via interview (week 0), and telephone counselling (weeks 1, 3 and 12). The control group only received general physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors (week 0). Main measures: The primary outcome was the rate of participants with ⩾9 metabolic equivalent (MET)-hours per week of vigorous activity post-intervention, measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Secondary outcomes included assessing physical activity behaviour (e.g. amount and type of physical activity) and quality of life. Assessments were completed in weeks 0 (baseline), 12 (post-intervention) and 52 (follow-up). Results: Sixty-nine participants completed the post-intervention- and 47 the follow-up-assessment. The rate of participants performing vigorous physical activity increased from baseline to post-intervention for both without differing significantly ( P = 0.541). Both increased their total metabolic equivalent from baseline to post-intervention (intervention group from 55.2 ± 43.7 to 61.7 ± 29.4, control group from 75.3 ± 81.4 to 88.3 ± 80.2). At follow-up the intervention group (73.7 ± 80.2) was more active than baseline when compared to the control group (78.5 ± 50.0). Conclusions: A structured counselling-based physical activity intervention did not significantly impact the level of vigorous physical activity behaviour in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.

Telehealth coaching for rural-living young adult cancer survivors: A protocol

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-224
Author(s):  
Jenson Price ◽  
Jennifer Brunet
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Young Adult Cancer

Objective: Young adult cancer survivors living in rural areas have reported barriers to participating in health behaviours due to their geographical location and the developmental milestones associated with their age. Existing health behaviour change interventions have generally been delivered face-to-face and have not been tailored to the preferences of young adults living in rural areas, thus not adequately addressing the needs of this population. To address these limitations, this trial aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week telehealth intervention drawing on self-determination theory to promote physical activity participation and fruit and vegetable consumption. Design: The intervention will be tested with young adults who are between the ages of 20 and 39 years, have completed primary treatment, live in an area with fewer than 35,000 inhabitants, are not currently meeting physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption guidelines, have access to the Internet and audio-visual devices, are ambulatory and are able and willing to provide informed consent. The target sample size is 15. Method: Feasibility data will be collected by recording recommended outcomes throughout the trial. Additional feasibility data as well as acceptability data will be collected using an online questionnaire administered pre- and post-intervention and a semi-structured interview. Results: Results may inform the design and implementation of supportive care services for young adults, and potentially other adults living in rural areas who experience similar barriers to participating in health-promoting behaviours. Conclusion: This trial is one of the first to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a theory-based telehealth behaviour change intervention targeting young adult cancer survivors living in rural areas in order to mitigate the disease burden.

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