The comparative effectiveness of a team-based versus group-based physical activity intervention for cancer survivors

Carter, Cindy L.; Onicescu, Georgiana; Cartmell, Kathleen B.; Sterba, Katherine R.; Tomsic, James; Alberg, Anthony J.

doi:10.1007/s00520-011-1263-0

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“…Numerous other studies have identified group-based physical activity as a way of building up self-confidence, contributing to feelings of being normal, and as a social mediator of disease in cancer patients (Midtgaard et al, 2006), without exploring the potential of team-based sport. For instance, our findings are comparable with a recent study of Carter et al (2012), which demonstrated how participation in outdoor team-based sport (i.e., dragon boat racing) in comparison with a group-based walking program increases attendance and adherence to physical activity among cancer patients (Carter et al, 2012). Our study goes beyond this and suggests that playing football facilitated a mental and physical closeness between the men, which permitted intimacy, mutual caring, and sharing of concerns and experiences related to disease and treatment.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…For instance, our findings are comparable with a recent study of Carter et al. (), which demonstrated how participation in outdoor team‐based sport (i.e., dragon boat racing) in comparison with a group‐based walking program increases attendance and adherence to physical activity among cancer patients (Carter et al., ). Our study goes beyond this and suggests that playing football facilitated a mental and physical closeness between the men, which permitted intimacy, mutual caring, and sharing of concerns and experiences related to disease and treatment.…”

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confidence: 90%

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“All boys and men can play football”: A qualitative investigation of recreational football in prostate cancer patients

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et al. 2014

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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Evidence is accumulating that exercise-based rehabilitation improves physical capacity and quality of life in cancer survivors. However, recruitment and persistence of male cancer patients in rehabilitation and physical activity are low and novel health promotion strategies are warranted. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the meaning of recreational football as a team and interaction-oriented health-promoting activity in men with prostate cancer (n = 26). Qualitative data were collected through six focus group interviews (n = 4-6) and 20 h of participant observations. The two data sets were analyzed using framework analysis. The analysis produced 11 subthemes that were structured into three overarching themes: (a) motivational drivers; (b) united in sport; and (c) confirmation of own capacity. The findings indicated that participants regarded football as a welcome opportunity to regain control and acquire a sense of responsibility for own health without assuming the patient role, and football training legitimized and promoted mutual caring behavior in a male-oriented context. In conclusion, the study suggests that football, due to its cultural representation of masculine ideals, may be a potent and unique strategy for increasing recruitment and adherence to physical activity in prostate cancer patients.Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in men (Siegel et al., 2012) and due to early diagnosis and continued advances in multi-modality treatment options, the number of prostate survivors continues to increase. Approximately 50% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer undergo androgen deprivation treatment (ADT) at some point, either in combination with radiotherapy with curative intent or as continuous palliative treatment for disseminated disease (Mottet et al., 2011). Although ADT contributes to improved life expectancy, it is also associated with significant adverse effects, including impaired physical (Galvao et al., 2009), psychosocial distress, sexual dysfunction, and body feminization (Elliott et al., 2010), which may reduce quality of life and may be perceived as a threat to masculinity (Hoyt et al., 2013). Evidence is accumulating that physical activity has a beneficial impact on physical capacity and quality of life in prostate cancer patients (Galvao et al., 2010) and recent epidemiological research suggests that regular, moderateintensity physical activity may have a positive effect on disease progression (Richman et al., 2011) and survival . However, less than half of prostate cancer patients are meeting the recommended levels for physical activity (41.9%) (Chipperfield et al., 2013) and unlike other male cancer patients (e.g., colorectal cancer patients and lung cancer patients), men with prostate cancer do not spontaneously change health behavior in a beneficial way following diagnosis (Karlsen et al., 2012). In addition, male cancer survivors in general are underrepresented in the cancer rehabilitation research (15% men vs 85% women) (Hoybye et al., 2008)...

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“All boys and men can play football”: A qualitative investigation of recreational football in prostate cancer patients

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Krustrup

Hornstrup

et al. 2014

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

110

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“…Number of children and being a member of a community organization were not associated with PA. Attendance was greater for those who were members of a team sport versus a PA group in one nonrandomized trial . Social network measures of network size, integration, and diversity and number of friendship and community ties were all positively associated, while marital, religious, and relative ties were not .…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Interventions ranged from three weeks to 24 months. Only three trials had intervention outcome data that addressed the aims of this review: two studies examining the effects of interventions with versus without a partner, and a study examining a team versus group context …”

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The role of social support in physical activity for cancer survivors: A systematic review

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Objective: Social support is conceptualized and operationalized in many ways, making it challenging to understand what types of support best predict physical activity (PA) in cancer survivors. This review examined associations between social support and PA among cancer survivors. Methods:Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched eight databases for studies that reported an association between social support and PA among adult cancer survivors. We conducted an appraisal and a narrative synthesis of the findings from quantitative studies.Results: Fifty studies representing 28 366 participants were included. Studies collectively included concepts addressing the presence of relationships, others' PA behavior, perceptions of being supported, and function/quality. Findings were mixed in suggesting a positive or null association with PA. Conclusions:While results are not definitive, this review takes a step toward mapping the social support literature in PA for cancer survivors. Limitations include the homogeneity of the participants in extant studies, and the secondary focus on testing the effects of social support on outcomes. Future research systematically testing the effects of social support is important for facilitating PA in this population.

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“…directed in their decision to participate. Although dragon boating requires no previous experience and allows for diverse skill sets (Carter et al, 2012), therapists should have participants obtain physician clearance prior to participation.…”

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The Benefits of Dragon Boat Participation for Breast Cancer Survivors

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Smith

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Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women in North America (McDonough, Sabiston, & Crocker, 2008; Ray & Verhoef, 2013). While advancements in treatment have resulted in higher survival rates, women often experience considerable stress associated with their diagnosis and treatment (McDonough, Sabiston, & Ullrich-French, 2011). Furthermore, the impact of the breast cancer experience often results in survivors feeling a loss of power or control over their bodies (Mitchell, Yakiwchuk, Griffin, Gray, & Fitch, 2007) and challenges often continue for years after treatment is complete (McDonough et al., 2011). It is well documented that physical activity can positively influence cancer survivors' physical, psychological and social well-being (McDonough et al., 2008), as well as overall quality of life (Carter et al., 2012). Recently, there has been an increase in cancer survivors participating in the team based sport, dragon boating, where 22 paddlers row a canoe-like boat in synchronization for 500-650 meters (Mitchell et al., 2007). This literature review aimed to explore the benefits of participation in dragon boat teams for breast cancer survivors. In the six articles reviewed, researchers utilized quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods to explore a variety of outcomes connected to quality of life (QoL). In all of the studies reviewed, participants were 18 years and older, with a predominant representation of Caucasian women 35-70 years of age who resided in North America (Canada and the United States). Many had a past history of being physically active (

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The comparative effectiveness of a team-based versus group-based physical activity intervention for cancer survivors

Cited by 17 publications

References 33 publications

“All boys and men can play football”: A qualitative investigation of recreational football in prostate cancer patients

“All boys and men can play football”: A qualitative investigation of recreational football in prostate cancer patients

The role of social support in physical activity for cancer survivors: A systematic review

The Benefits of Dragon Boat Participation for Breast Cancer Survivors

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