Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Planning and evaluating an integrated clinical exercise oncology service: an exploratory mixed-methods study |
| Authors: |
Ciaran M. Fairman, Shana E. Harrington, Alec R. Schumpp, Alex M. Brooks, Morgan J. Jones, Julian Kim, Mary A. Kennedy |
| Source: |
BMC Health Services Research, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
Implementation, Cancer rehabilitation, Resistance training, Bellarmine Norton assessment tool, Exercise oncology., Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270 |
| More Details: |
Abstract Background This project aimed to design and evaluate the potential to integrate an exercise oncology service into clinical care in a local healthcare system. The goal was to inform the design of an implementation strategy to promote its sustainable use in standard care. Methods This two-phase, exploratory study used a mixed-methods approach. First, qualitative measures were used to understand the context for exercise integration into oncology care by clinicians and administrators in the healthcare system. Next, the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework guided a comprehensive evaluation of the exercise service. Reach and Adoption were measured via number of patients enrolled in the program relative to those treated. Adoption was measured via referrals from stakeholders. Implementation was described using the program structure and delivery. Maintenance was described using hospital funding decisions. Effectiveness was assessed using the Bellarmine Norton Assessment Tool (BNAT) and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy – Fatigue Scale. Results Phase 1 context analysis suggested critical elements to guide program delivery, including limiting participants to post-primary treatment (surgery, chemotherapy and radiation) and streamlining referral process. The Phase 2 evaluation demonstrated suboptimal program reach (2%); significant program effectiveness (improved physical function (BNAT; p = 0.05 ) and decreased fatigue (p |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1472-6963 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/1472-6963 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12913-024-11797-0 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/31e335e6c6d340808e3f2b70811276e7 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.31e335e6c6d340808e3f2b70811276e7 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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