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Oncology health professionals' perspectives of determinants of exercise by cancer patients: A socio-ecological approach.
Eur J Oncol Nurs
December 2022
Université de Lorraine, APEMAC, équipe MICS, F-54000, Nancy, France; Physical Activity for Health Research Group, Health Research Institute and Physical Education and Sport Sciences Department, V94T9PX, Limerick, Ireland. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- The study explores how oncology health professionals perceive and suggest exercise for cancer patients, highlighting gaps in support despite evidence showing exercise can reduce mortality risk.
- Utilizing 36 semi-structured interviews, the research identifies various factors influencing exercise recommendations, such as personal beliefs, institutional practices, and community resources.
- Findings reveal that many health professionals do not prioritize or adequately prescribe exercise, citing a lack of tools, training, and support systems as significant barriers to encouraging patient engagement in physical activity.