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Development of an exercise adherence program for breast cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue—an intervention mapping approach

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Abstract

Purpose

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most common and distressing symptom in breast cancer survivors (BCS), with severe impact on quality of life. CRF can be reduced through exercise, but conversely, is also a barrier to exercising. The aim of this article was to apply the intervention mapping protocol (IMP) to develop an exercise adherence intervention for BCS with CRF.

Method

The program was developed using the IMP, which consists of six steps. Based on the data from focus group interviews and literature review, we produced a logic model of change.

Results

Two performance objectives (survivors adopt and maintain exercise and survivors cope with fatigue) and 17 change objectives were generated. Also, we designed theory-based methods of change, and strategies for practical application. A structured program plan that includes intervention content and methods, ranges, and program data was proposed. Finally, an implementation and evaluation plan was developed.

Conclusion

The IMP provided a useful framework to systematically plan an exercise adherence program. This study resulted in a theory and practice-based exercise adherence program, based on behavioral change theories, and practice-based knowledge that fits the needs of BCS with CRF.

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Abbreviations

CRF:

cancer-related fatigue

BCS:

breast cancer survivors

IMP:

Intervention Mapping Protocol

TPB:

Theory of Planned Behavior

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This research was supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation for Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education (grant number 2015R1D1A1A01059846).

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  1. Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

    Sue Kim

  2. College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Yun Hee Ko, Hyojin Lee, Sung Hae Kim & Jeehee Han

  3. Department of Sports Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

    Yoonkyung Song & Min Jae Kang

  4. Department of Sports Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

    Justin Y. Jeon

  5. Exercise Medicine Center for Diabetes and Cancer Patients, ICONS, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

    Justin Y. Jeon

  6. Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea

    Young Up Cho

  7. Department of Sociology, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea

    Gihong Yi

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Kim, S., Ko, Y.H., Song, Y. et al. Development of an exercise adherence program for breast cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue—an intervention mapping approach. Support Care Cancer 27, 4745–4752 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-04785-2

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