Purpose: Connecting persons with cancer to exercise resources and/or supports requires a diverse team of professionals. As such, there is merit to engaging multiple individuals or "partners" along the cancer pathway to explore the relevant features of community-based exercise program (CBEP) design. The purpose of this study was to explore multi-partner perspectives to CBEP design for persons diagnosed with breast cancer (PWBC) to inform the implementation of a CBEP in a local setting.
Methods: PWBC, health care professionals and qualified exercise professionals participated in one of four 60-min focus group discussions. Rich dialogue about preferred program environments, program delivery teams, and core program practices was encouraged using a semi-structured discussion guide. Focus groups were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.
Results: Five main themes were identified based on focus group discussions, each pointing to an important feature of CBEP design for PWBC. Themes included the desire for CBEPs to incorporate elements designed to improve cancer literacy, provide opportunities to participate with peers, foster self-efficacy, prioritize program accessibility, and meaningfully integrate CBEPs within a network of supportive cancer care.
Conclusion: The collective effect of fostering such elements in CBEPs may serve to increase the uptake and maintenance of exercise among PWBC; ultimately enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life.
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