Maturitas October 2021 PMID 34674806

Motivational strategies to improve adherence to physical activity in breast cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Supa Pudkasam, Jack Feehan, Jason Talevski, Kristina Vingrys, Remco Polman, Nanthaphan Chinlumprasert, Lily Stojanovska, Vasso Apostolopoulos

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The discussions highlight approval of the review’s conclusions with phrases like 'support the use of pedometers combined with counseling' and emphasize the importance of behavioral strategies for survivors, reflecting a moderate but meaningful engagement with the topic. The tone and choice of words reveal a focus on applicability and positive impact, underlining the perceived significance of the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support for the effectiveness of the strategies examined in the publication, such as combining pedometers with counseling, indicating general agreement with the findings.

InterestHigh interest

The topics are highly relevant to breast cancer survivorship and physical activity, which naturally garners strong interest among readers engaged in health and wellness discussions.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts show moderate engagement through mentions of the methods used and potential implications, but do not delve deeply into methodological critique or broader debates.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants recognize the study's practical importance, especially in guiding supportive interventions for survivors, although some comments are still exploratory.

Abstract in brief

The review compares two behavioral strategies, pedometers and Motivational Interviewing (MI), used to encourage physical activity among breast cancer survivors, but no studies directly compare which is more effective.
Meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials found that combining a pedometer with additional interventions like counseling or MI has a small to moderate effect on increasing step counts and physical activity duration, and also helps more women meet physical activity goals.
Overall, the findings support using a step tracker combined with counseling, print materials, or MI, as these methods show consistent positive effects in improving adherence to self-directed physical activity in breast cancer survivors.

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