“Moving Forward”: Older Adult Motivations for Group-Based Physical Activity After Cancer Treatment

• Published in: International journal of behavioral medicine Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 286 - 298
• Main Authors: Lynch, Kathleen A., Merdjanoff, Alexis, Wilson, Donna, Chiarello, Lauren, Hay, Jennifer, Mao, Jun J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.06.2022; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Aged; Cancer; Cancer Survivors; Cancer therapies; Exercise; Family Medicine; Full Length Manuscript; General Practice; Grounded theory; Health Psychology; Humans; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Motivation; Neoplasms - therapy; Physical activity; Physical fitness; Physical training; Qualitative Research; Quality of Life; Survival; United States > US; Physical activity; Motivation; Qualitative; Survivorship; Older adult; Cancer

Background Engagement in physical activity (PA) post-treatment can improve health outcomes and quality of life among cancer survivors. The purpose of this study is to explore United States (US) older adult cancer survivors’ (OACS) reasons for engaging in group-based PA classes, to identify themes su...