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Benefits And Barriers Of Cancer Practitioners Discussing Physical Activity With Their Cancer Patients, Justin Keogh, Alicia Olsen, Mike Climstein, Sally Sargeant, Lynette Jones
Benefits And Barriers Of Cancer Practitioners Discussing Physical Activity With Their Cancer Patients, Justin Keogh, Alicia Olsen, Mike Climstein, Sally Sargeant, Lynette Jones
Sally Sargeant
Our aim was to synthesise the existing empirical literature and theoretical perspectives on the physical activity (PA) promotion practices and determinants of cancer clinicians and health professionals. We conducted a narrative review of theory and evidence to develop practice recommendations for improving the promotion of PA to cancer patients. Surveyed health professionals were aware of many benefits of PA for their cancer patients, although only ~40 % promoted PA to selected cancer patients. Walking was the most commonly promoted form of PA, with this promoted to assist patients control their weight and cardiovascular health risk. Barriers to promotion of PA …