Abstract
Methods: A systematic search was conducted using CINAHL, PsychINFO, PubMed and Scopus electronic databases to search for qualitative literature published during 2000–2016. A total of six studies which met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. Thematic synthesis, following Thomas and Harden’s (2008) methods, were used to analyze the data.
Findings: Seven descriptive themes were developed: control, focus, transitioning phase, regaining a sense of confidence, enhanced spirits, social support and safe environment. The findings suggested that participation in supervised exercise interventions enhanced breast cancer survivors’ self-confidence and mood. It allowed them to regain control and provide a focus, therefore allowing them to move forward in their lives.
Conclusion: The results of this systematic critical review indicated that supervised exercise was a positive experience for breast cancer survivors.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1017-1036 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Women and Health |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Early online date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 21 Oct 2018 |
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Breast cancer survivors' perceptions of participating in a supervised exercise intervention : an exploratory review of the literature. / Livsey, Leanne; Lewis, Kiara.
In: Women and Health, Vol. 58, No. 9, 21.10.2018, p. 1017-1036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Breast cancer survivors' perceptions of participating in a supervised exercise intervention
T2 - an exploratory review of the literature
AU - Livsey, Leanne
AU - Lewis, Kiara
PY - 2018/10/21
Y1 - 2018/10/21
N2 - Background: Despite the reported beneficial effects of physical activity (PA) during and after cancer diagnosis, current research data suggest that the percentages of breast cancer survivors who adhere to PA recommendations are low. The aim of the present systematic, critical review was to identify, analyze and provide a summary of qualitative literature findings, which have explored breast cancer survivors’ experiences of participating in an exercise/PA intervention after cancer treatment.Methods: A systematic search was conducted using CINAHL, PsychINFO, PubMed and Scopus electronic databases to search for qualitative literature published during 2000–2016. A total of six studies which met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. Thematic synthesis, following Thomas and Harden’s (2008) methods, were used to analyze the data.Findings: Seven descriptive themes were developed: control, focus, transitioning phase, regaining a sense of confidence, enhanced spirits, social support and safe environment. The findings suggested that participation in supervised exercise interventions enhanced breast cancer survivors’ self-confidence and mood. It allowed them to regain control and provide a focus, therefore allowing them to move forward in their lives.Conclusion: The results of this systematic critical review indicated that supervised exercise was a positive experience for breast cancer survivors.
AB - Background: Despite the reported beneficial effects of physical activity (PA) during and after cancer diagnosis, current research data suggest that the percentages of breast cancer survivors who adhere to PA recommendations are low. The aim of the present systematic, critical review was to identify, analyze and provide a summary of qualitative literature findings, which have explored breast cancer survivors’ experiences of participating in an exercise/PA intervention after cancer treatment.Methods: A systematic search was conducted using CINAHL, PsychINFO, PubMed and Scopus electronic databases to search for qualitative literature published during 2000–2016. A total of six studies which met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. Thematic synthesis, following Thomas and Harden’s (2008) methods, were used to analyze the data.Findings: Seven descriptive themes were developed: control, focus, transitioning phase, regaining a sense of confidence, enhanced spirits, social support and safe environment. The findings suggested that participation in supervised exercise interventions enhanced breast cancer survivors’ self-confidence and mood. It allowed them to regain control and provide a focus, therefore allowing them to move forward in their lives.Conclusion: The results of this systematic critical review indicated that supervised exercise was a positive experience for breast cancer survivors.
KW - Breast cancer
KW - Physical activity
KW - Experiences
KW - Mood
KW - Qualitative
KW - Review
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DO - 10.1080/03630242.2017.1372844
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VL - 58
SP - 1017
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JO - Women and Health
JF - Women and Health
SN - 0363-0242
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