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 .
Examining Participant Engagement in an Information Technology-Based Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention for Men: The Manup Randomized Controlled Trial
Background Males experience a shorter life expectancy and higher rates of chronic diseases compared to their female counterparts . To improve health outcomes among males , interventions specifically developed for males that target their health behaviors are needed . Information technology (IT)-based interventions may be a promising intervention approach in this population group , however , little is known about how to maximize engagement and retention in Web-based programs . Objective The current study sought to explore attributes hypothesized to influence user engagement among a sub sample of participants from the ManUp study , a r and omized controlled trial testing the efficacy of an interactive Web-based intervention for promoting physical activity and nutrition among middle-aged males . Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted and audiotaped with 20 of the ManUp participants . Interview questions were based on a conceptual model of engagement and centered on why participants took part in the study , what they liked and did not like about the intervention they received , and how they think the intervention could be improved . Interview recordings were transcribed and coded into themes . Results There were five themes that were identified in the study . These themes were : ( 1 ) users ’ motives , ( 2 ) users ’ desired outcomes , ( 3 ) users ’ positive experiences , ( 4 ) users ’ negative emotions , and ( 5 ) attributes desired by user . Conclusions There is little research in the field that has explored user experiences in human-computer interactions and how such experiences may relate to engagement , especially among males . Although not conclusive , the current study provides some insight into what personal attributes of middle-aged males ( such as their key motives and goals for participating ) and attributes of the intervention material s ( such as usability , control , and interactivity ) may impact on user engagement in this group . These findings will be helpful for informing the design and implementation of future health behavior interventions for males . Trial Registration Australian New Zeal and Clinical Trials Registry : ACTRN12611000081910 ; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/ Registration /Trial Review .aspx?ACTRN=12611000081910 ( Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6M4lBlvCA )
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 .