Perceptions of Older Adults with Hematological Cancer on Diet and Exercise Behavior and Its Role in Navigating Daily Tasks
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15500366 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alana Colton (0000-0002-1514-6067, University of the Sunshine Coast), Monica Smith (0000-0003-0164-4310), Monica A Smith (0000-0002-0325-575X, University of the Sunshine Coast), Suzanne Broadbent (0000-0003-3546-4852, University of the Sunshine Coast), Karina Rune (0000-0002-6851-4644, University of the Sunshine Coast), Karina T Rune (University of the Sunshine Coast), Hattie H Wright (0000-0002-1663-5348, University of the Sunshine Coast, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 22 |
| Pages | 15044-15044 |
| Publication date | 2022-11-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph192215044 |
| PMID | 36429764 |
| OpenAlex | W4309316044 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 63 |
Diet and exercise are associated with the maintenance of physical function, independence and better health-related quality of life in cancer survivors. Adherence to healthy diet and exercise guidelines, however, remains low. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of hematological cancer survivors (HCS, ≥50 years) on the role of diet and exercise in navigating daily tasks using a qualitative descriptive research method. Eligible HCS completed an online survey gathering demographic information including physical functioning, exercise frequency, malnutrition and frailty risk. Following a semi-structured telephone interview, thematic analysis was used. Nine HCS (67 ± 2 years) were included in the final analysis, with 55.5% sufficiently active, three at risk of malnutrition and five of frailty. Three primary themes reflected the survivors' perceptions: (1) beliefs about the impact of diet and exercise on physical and mental wellbeing, (2) the ability to overcome barriers to adhere to healthy diet and exercise behavior, and (3) diet and exercise empowered and gave hope. Participants had a more nuanced understanding of the role of exercise in physical function but lacked insight into the role of a healthy diet. Knowledge, support and instruction were key enablers of diet and exercise behavior, with community connection a unique enabler identified in this group
Enabling · Malnutrition · Perception · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Quality of life (healthcare · Telephone interview · Thematic analysis · Cancer survivorship and care · Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life · Medicine · Nursing · Nutrition and Health in Aging · Psychology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |