Barriers to physical activity participation in colorectal cancer survivors at high risk of cardiovascular disease

Conclusions:Novel findings revealed participants’ dependence on practitioner support, including a reliance on practitioners to recommend lifestyle change. Survivors also revealed that regular check‐ups to monitor cardiovascular risk replaced the need for healthy lifestyle changes. Implications:With survivors holding the advice of clinicians in high regard, an opportunity exists for clinicians to facilitate lifestyle change. Healthcare professionals such as nurses can implement motivational strategies and provide additional health information during follow‐up visits, to ensure long‐term adherence. Individuals who reported psychological, motivational and environmental barriers may benefit from interventions to improve self‐regulation, planning and problem‐solving skills. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Psycho-Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: PAPER Source Type: research