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A systematic scoping review of post-treatment lifestyle interventions for adult cancer survivors and family members

A systematic scoping review of post-treatment lifestyle interventions for adult cancer survivors... PurposeSupporting the health of cancer survivors and their families from diagnosis through survivorship is a recognized priority. However, the extent to which health promotion efforts after the completion of acute treatment attend to the needs of adult survivors and families is unclear. This systematic scoping review summarizes the key characteristics of post-treatment lifestyle interventions aiming to improve diet, physical activity, and/or weight-related outcomes for adult cancer survivors and family members.MethodsWe retrieved relevant studies from six databases using keywords. Studies were appraised for quality and limited to English-language, peer-reviewed journal articles published in or after 2005.ResultsA total of 2,376 articles were obtained from the databases; 14 main articles (and 2 supplemental articles) representing 14 unique interventions were retained for our analysis. Most interventions were designed to modify aspects of participant diet and physical activity (in combination) or physical activity alone; cited social cognitive theory as a guiding or interpretative framework; included survivors of multiple cancer types; and were limited to one type of familial relationship (e.g., spouse/partner, sister). Where reported, intervention samples were predominantly White.ConclusionsFew post-treatment interventions concurrently target cancer survivor and family members’ positive lifestyle behaviors. Positive findings highlight the potential for expanding this area of intervention research and increasing understanding of individual and familial factors that contribute to successful post-treatment family interventions.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsPromoting cancer survivors’ healthy behaviors within the family context could capitalize on existing support networks and improve the health of family members in supportive roles. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Cancer Survivorship Springer Journals

A systematic scoping review of post-treatment lifestyle interventions for adult cancer survivors and family members

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Springer Journals
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1932-2259
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10.1007/s11764-021-01013-x
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PurposeSupporting the health of cancer survivors and their families from diagnosis through survivorship is a recognized priority. However, the extent to which health promotion efforts after the completion of acute treatment attend to the needs of adult survivors and families is unclear. This systematic scoping review summarizes the key characteristics of post-treatment lifestyle interventions aiming to improve diet, physical activity, and/or weight-related outcomes for adult cancer survivors and family members.MethodsWe retrieved relevant studies from six databases using keywords. Studies were appraised for quality and limited to English-language, peer-reviewed journal articles published in or after 2005.ResultsA total of 2,376 articles were obtained from the databases; 14 main articles (and 2 supplemental articles) representing 14 unique interventions were retained for our analysis. Most interventions were designed to modify aspects of participant diet and physical activity (in combination) or physical activity alone; cited social cognitive theory as a guiding or interpretative framework; included survivors of multiple cancer types; and were limited to one type of familial relationship (e.g., spouse/partner, sister). Where reported, intervention samples were predominantly White.ConclusionsFew post-treatment interventions concurrently target cancer survivor and family members’ positive lifestyle behaviors. Positive findings highlight the potential for expanding this area of intervention research and increasing understanding of individual and familial factors that contribute to successful post-treatment family interventions.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsPromoting cancer survivors’ healthy behaviors within the family context could capitalize on existing support networks and improve the health of family members in supportive roles.

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Journal of Cancer Survivorship – Springer Journals

Published: Apr 1, 2022

Keywords: Cancer survivors; Family intervention; Post-treatment; Physical activity; Diet; Weight

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