Weight Management: Perception, Interest, and Preferences in Adult Cancer Survivors

Zhang, Fang Fang; Meagher, Susan M.; Koch‐Weser, Susan; Singer, Mary Beth; Dhaundiyal, Geetika; Erban, John K.; Saltzman, Edward

doi:10.1188/17.cjon.65-71

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“…As evident in the literature, obesity in this cohort is a growing crisis in cancer care, 22 presenting a risk of co‐morbid conditions and the risk of disease recurrence, which can negatively impact the quality of life 23 . Similar to the literature, 24 breast cancer survivors in our study were highly concerned by their weight gain, reinforcing the demand on the oncology team for the provision of weight management support or referral to a dietitian.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 76%

A qualitative study into cancer survivors' relationship with nutrition post‐cancer treatment

O’Callaghan

Douglas

Keaver

2023

J Human Nutrition Diet

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In Ireland, one in every 25 individuals is living with and beyond cancer, placing survivorship care at the forefront of strategic planning and service requirements. Several unmet needs of cancer survivors were identified in the National Cancer Strategy 2017–2026. Further reports from national bodies have highlighted how these unmet needs, including those of a nutritional nature, have not been prioritised. In Ireland, little information is available on how cancer diagnosis changes cancer survivors’ perceptions of food and nutrition. Thus, this study aimed to describe cancer survivors’ relationship with nutrition. Survivors who lived on the Island of Ireland and were at least 6 months post‐treatment were eligible. Five semi‐structured focus groups and two individual interviews were conducted online (n = 20). Focus groups and interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. The cohort was mostly female breast cancer survivors (n = 12) with an average age of 51.3 ± 12 years. Emergent themes illustrated how a cancer diagnosis appears to motivate cancer survivors to immediate positive dietary changes. Many new dietary introductions were in line with cancer survivor recommendations, while dietary supplement use and some nonevidence‐supported actions were revealed. A minority of participants continued their original dietary intake prior to their diagnosis. Participants reported the impact of treatment‐related side effects on their relationship with nutrition. The participants emphasised a desire to receive dietary advice from health professionals while undergoing treatment and survivorship.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 76%

A qualitative study into cancer survivors' relationship with nutrition post‐cancer treatment

O’Callaghan

Douglas

Keaver

2023

J Human Nutrition Diet

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“…(23,24) Three studies about patients' preference regarding weight reduction strategies, respectively conducted in overweight or obese adult cancer survivors, patients undergoing or who underwent a knee replacement, and Australian general practice patients, identified that the majority preferred nutrition counselling and specific physical exercise guidance. (20,25,26) One of these studies also concluded that 68% preferred a home-based weight management program. (25) These findings are comparable with our results in which 60.8% was interested in a consultation with a dietician and 57.9% of patients preferred a completely home-based or telerehabilitation program.…”

Section: Weight Reduction Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(20,25,26) One of these studies also concluded that 68% preferred a home-based weight management program. (25) These findings are comparable with our results in which 60.8% was interested in a consultation with a dietician and 57.9% of patients preferred a completely home-based or telerehabilitation program. Also in our study, 75.3% of the patients preferred a partially or even completely home-based weight reduction program or telerehabilitation program.…”

Section: Weight Reduction Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Motivation of overweight patients with atrial fibrillation to lose weight or to follow a weight loss management program: a cross-sectional study

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Aims: Overweight increases the risk of recurrence and progression of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study assesses the knowledge of overweight AF patients about the relation between their weight and AF, to gauge their motivation losing weight and/or following weight reduction programs. Methods:A multicenter cross-sectional descriptive study was performed at three Belgian hospitals. A validated self-developed questionnaire was presented to AF patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) >27kg/m 2 and it addressed: motivation to reduce weight and its related factors; knowledge about the relation between weight and AF; and interest in weight reduction programs.Results: 143 patients completed the questionnaire. 75.5% was currently motivated to reduce weight.Multivariate regression analysis showed that a higher BMI, a college/university degree, male gender, without hypertension, previous weight loss attempt(s) and living with a partner, were significantly associated with greater motivation for weight reduction. Only 69.9% of the patients was aware of the positive effect of weight reduction on the progression of AF. A completely homebased/telerehabilitation program was the preferred approach for 57.9% of the patients.Conclusions: AF patients with overweight need to be better informed about overweight as a risk factor for AF. Female AF patients with a lower degree of education, hypertension, living alone, who have never attempted to reduce weight and with a lower but still elevated BMI need more external motivation to lose weight. A tailored weight reduction program (home-based) is the preferred option for patients. This will require further development and validation of telecoaching programs for this patient group.

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Obesity, Weight Gain, and Weight Management

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Common Issues in Breast Cancer Survivors

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Weight Management: Perception, Interest, and Preferences in Adult Cancer Survivors

Cited by 4 publications

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A qualitative study into cancer survivors' relationship with nutrition post‐cancer treatment

A qualitative study into cancer survivors' relationship with nutrition post‐cancer treatment

Motivation of overweight patients with atrial fibrillation to lose weight or to follow a weight loss management program: a cross-sectional study

Obesity, Weight Gain, and Weight Management

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