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Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a video conference delivered, group-based physical activity program for cancer survivors

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dc.contributor.authorHowell, Matthew, author
dc.contributor.authorLeach, Heather, advisor
dc.contributor.authorPerry, Rick, committee member
dc.contributor.authorCurrin-McCulloch, Jen, committee member
dc.date.accessioned2022-01-07T11:29:12Z
dc.date.available2022-01-07T11:29:12Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractBackground: Although supervised cancer rehabilitation and exercise programs are effective for improving health outcomes among cancer survivors, widespread access is lacking, and the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for innovative ways to reach and serve cancer survivors in their homes. Method: A single arm, pre-post study to assess feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of Fitness for Cancer Therapy (Fit Cancer), an 8-week, group-based videoconference delivered exercise program. Feasibility and acceptability were captured by accrual, attendance and adherence rates and participant satisfaction and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Preliminary estimates of the effects of Fit Cancer on physical function, Quality of Life (QOL) and Exercise Self Efficacy (ESE) were measured at pre- and post-program and analyzed by percent change and one-tailed, paired sample t-tests. Results: A total of n = 39 participated in the study. Accrual (91%), retention (90%), adherence (88%) rates along with acceptability (94%) findings support feasibility. Physical activity measured by moderate-vigorous aerobic and resistance exercise had a percent change increase of 69.9% (p <0.05). Lower (10.4%, p <0.05) and upper body muscular endurance (22.4%, p <0.05) and single-leg balance (12.1%, p <0.05) all increased significantly. No changes were seen in QOL or BARSE and a reduction was seen in ESE (-8.1%, p <0.05). Conclusion: Results indicate that a videoconference delivered exercise program was feasible and acceptable and may help cancer survivors increase physical activity and muscular strength/endurance. A controlled trial is required to confirm these findings.
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dc.identifierHowell_colostate_0053N_16961.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10217/234203
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
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dc.subjectexercise
dc.subjectphysical activity
dc.subjectvirtual
dc.subjectoncology
dc.subjectcancer
dc.subjectvideoconference
dc.titleFeasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a video conference delivered, group-based physical activity program for cancer survivors
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thesis.degree.disciplineHealth and Exercise Science
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M.S.)

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