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- Title
Older Breast Cancer Survivors' Views and Preferences for Physical Activity.
- Authors
Whitehead, Sarah; Lavelle, Katrina
- Abstract
Evidence suggests that physical activity improves quality of life and physical functioning among breast cancer patients and survivors. However, previous studies have tended to focus on younger patients, despite higher incidence and lower survival among older breast cancer survivors. In this study we explored physical activity preferences of older breast cancer survivors to inform the development of future targeted interventions. Twenty-nine female breast cancer survivors (1 to 5 years postdiagnosis) aged 59 to 86 (mean 66.54, SD 6.50) took part in either a semistructured interview or a focus group exploring physical activity patterns, motivators, facilitators, barriers, and preferences. The main factors influencing physical activity were body image, weight issues, vitality, mood, and the desire to carry on as normal. Preference was expressed for activities that were gentle, tailored to age and cancer-related abilities, holistic, involving other older breast cancer survivors, and with an instructor who was knowledgeable about both breast cancer and aging.
- Subjects
BREAST cancer patients; EXERCISE; CANCER patients; HEALTH of older women; QUALITY of life; QUALITATIVE research
- Publication
Qualitative Health Research, 2009, Vol 19, Issue 7, p894
- ISSN
1049-7323
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1049732309337523