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Effect of a 12-Week Online Walking Intervention on Health and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: A Quasi-Randomized Controlled Trial.

International journal of environmental research and public health
January 1, 1970
Lauren J Frensham et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to test the effectiveness of a 12-week online walking intervention for cancer survivors and explore its impact on physical health indicators and quality of life.

Results Summary

The study evaluated an online walking intervention (STRIDE) based on individualized step goals, measuring physiology, physical fitness, and quality of life at baseline, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up. Results indicated potential benefits, but specific outcomes were not detailed in the abstract.

Population

Rural and urban cancer survivors

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

12 weeks

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (3)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
online 12-week walking intervention
neutral
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cancer survivors
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test the effectiveness
#1
online 12-week walking intervention
neutral
physical health indicators
cancer survivors
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explore its impact
#2
online 12-week walking intervention
neutral
quality of life outcomes
cancer survivors
-
explore its impact
#3
Abstract

Cancer survivors are at an increased risk of experiencing physical and psychological ill-effects following cancer treatment. Rural cancer survivors are at a greater risk of future health problems following a cancer diagnosis compared to their urban counterparts. Physical activity has been targeted as a health promotion priority in cancer survivors. Research indicates that a large portion of cancer survivors do not meet physical activity recommendations. The purpose of this quasi-randomized controlled trial was to test the effectiveness of an online 12-week walking intervention designed for cancer survivors, and to explore its impact on physical health indicators and quality of life outcomes. Steps Toward Improving Diet and Exercise among cancer survivors (STRIDE) is an online resource designed according to Social Cognitive Theory and Self Determination Theory, based on individualized step goal setting. Measures of physiology, physical fitness, and quality of life were taken at the baseline, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up in an Intervention group (

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAgedAged, 80 and overCancer SurvivorsExercise TherapyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth PromotionHumansInternetMaleMiddle AgedOutcome Assessment, Health CareQuality of LifeRural HealthTelemedicineWalking
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations33
Citations/Year4.7
Relative Citation Ratio1.82
NIH Percentile71.6%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.81
Normalized Score0.66
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