Conclusion There is preliminary evidence to suggest that a variety of physical activity behaviour change interventions targeting men with a history of prostate cancer can be efficacious , at least in the short term .
Purpose Men who are survivors of prostate cancer report a variety of psychological and physical factors contributing to a lower quality of life , and physical activity can assist to mitigate these issues .
This review aims to provide a summary of physical activity behaviour change trials targeting prostate cancer survivors , assess the feasibility of these interventions and , if possible , identify intervention and study characteristics associated with significant intervention effects .
Exercise and nutrition routine improving cancer health (ENRICH): The protocol for a randomized efficacy trial of a nutrition and physical activity program for adult cancer survivors and carers
Background The Exercise and Nutrition Routine Improving Cancer Health ( ENRICH ) study is investigating a novel lifestyle intervention aim ed at improving the health behaviors of adult cancer survivors and their carers . The main purpose of the study is to determine the efficacy of lifestyle education and skill development delivered via group-based sessions on the physical activity and dietary behaviors of participants . This article describes the intervention development , study design , and participant recruitment . Methods / Design ENRICH is a r and omized controlled trial , conducted in Australia , with two arms : an intervention group participating in six , two-hour face-to-face sessions held over eight weeks , and a wait-list control group . Intervention sessions are co-facilitated by an exercise physiologist and dietician . Content includes healthy eating education , and a home-based walking ( utilizing a pedometer ) and resistance training program ( utilizing elastic tubing resistance devices ) . The program was developed with reference to social cognitive theory and chronic disease self-management models . The study population consists of cancer survivors ( post active-treatment ) and their carers recruited through community-based advertising and referral from health professionals . The primary outcome is seven-days of sealed pedometry . Secondary outcomes include : self-reported physical activity levels , dietary intake , sedentary behavior , waist circumference , body mass index , quality of life , and perceived social support . The outcomes will be measured at baseline ( one week prior to attending the program ) , eight-weeks ( at completion of intervention sessions ) , and 20-weeks . The intervention group will also be invited to complete 12-month follow-up data collection . Process evaluation data will be obtained from participants by question naire and attendance records . Discussion No trials are yet available that have evaluated the efficacy of group-based lifestyle education and skill development amongst mixed groups of cancer survivors and their carers . The results will have implication s for the planning and provision of health and support services during the cancer survivorship phase . Clinical Trials Registration Australian New Zeal and Clinical Trials Register identifier : ANZCTRN12609001086257
Conclusion There is preliminary evidence to suggest that a variety of physical activity behaviour change interventions targeting men with a history of prostate cancer can be efficacious , at least in the short term .
Purpose Men who are survivors of prostate cancer report a variety of psychological and physical factors contributing to a lower quality of life , and physical activity can assist to mitigate these issues .
This review aims to provide a summary of physical activity behaviour change trials targeting prostate cancer survivors , assess the feasibility of these interventions and , if possible , identify intervention and study characteristics associated with significant intervention effects .