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 .
Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of an Online Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Nova Scotian Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background Physical activity ( PA ) behavior change interventions among cancer survivors have used face-to-face , telephone , email , and print-based methods . However , computer-tailored , Internet-delivered programs may be a more viable option to achieve PA behavior change . Objective The objective of this study is to test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a Web-based PA behavior change program among cancer survivors . Methods Nova Scotian cancer survivors ( N=415 ) who previously expressed interest in a research study were approached . Interested participants were asked to complete an online assessment of PA and quality of life ( QOL ) before being r and omized to either a theory-based PA behavior change program using the PA tracking website UWALK ( UCAN ; n=48 ) or usual care ( UC ; n=47 ) . After the intervention ( 9 weeks ) , participants completed another  online assessment of PA and QOL  as well as measures to evaluate the program and website .  Descriptive analyses from surveys and Web analytic software were used to assess feasibility and mean change scores were used to test efficacy . Results Of all contacted survivors , 95 ( 22.3 % , 95/415 ) completed baseline measures and were r and omized with 84 ( 88 % , 84/95 ) completing the 9-week assessment . The behavior change program and website were rated highly on the satisfaction items . Average logins were 10.3 ( 1.1 per week ) and 26.0 % ( 111/432 ) of the weekly modules were completed . Most participants ( 71 % , 29/41 ) indicated they were more aware of their daily PA levels and 68 % ( 28/41 ) found the site easily navigable . Adjusted group differences in total exercise minutes favored the UCAN group by an increase of 42 minutes ( 95 % CI -65 to 150 ; P=.44 , d=0.17 ) . Results were more pronounced , though still nonsignificant , among those not meeting guidelines at baseline where UCAN increased PA by 52 minutes compared to a decrease of 15 minutes in UC ( adjusted between group difference=75 , 95 % CI -95 to 244 ; P=.38 , d=0.27 ) . Conclusions We found that Internet-delivery may be a feasible alternative to more costly methods to promote PA among Nova Scotian cancer survivors . Moreover , there was a trend toward increased PA among those in the UCAN group , especially among those who were not meeting PA guidelines at baseline . Future research should focus on recruiting inactive cancer survivors and engaging them in the website to determine the optimal potential of Web-based interventions for promoting PA in cancer survivors
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 .