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 .
Efficacy of a referral and physical activity program for survivors of prostate cancer [ENGAGE]: Rationale and design for a cluster randomised controlled trial
Abstract Background Despite evidence that physical activity improves the health and well-being of prostate cancer survivors , many men do not engage in sufficient levels of activity . The primary aim of this study ( ENGAGE ) is to determine the efficacy of a referral and physical activity program among survivors of prostate cancer , in terms of increasing participation in physical activity . Secondary aims are to determine the effects of the physical activity program on psychological well-being , quality of life and objective physical functioning . The influence of individual and environmental mediators on participation in physical activity will also be determined . Methods / Design This study is a cluster r and omised controlled trial . Clinicians of prostate cancer survivors will be r and omised into either the intervention or control condition . Clinicians in the intervention condition will refer eligible patients ( n = 110 ) to participate in an exercise program , comprising 12 weeks of supervised exercise sessions and unsupervised physical activity . Clinicians allocated to the control condition will provide usual care to eligible patients ( n = 110 ) , which does not involve the recommendation of the physical activity program . Participants will be assessed at baseline , 12 weeks , 6 months , and 12 months on physical activity , quality of life , anxiety , depression , self-efficacy , outcome expectations , goals , and socio-structural factors . Discussion The findings of this study have implication s for clinicians and patients with different cancer types or other chronic health conditions . It will contribute to our underst and ing on the potential impact of clinicians promoting physical activity to patients and the long term health benefits of participating in physical activity programs . Trial registration Australia and New Zeal and Clinical Trials Register ( ANZCTR ) : ACTRN12610000609055 Deakin University Human Research Ethics Approval 2011 -
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 .