The experience of exercise adherence in breast cancer patients with endocrine-therapy based on the theory of stage change:a qualitative study
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.06.009
- VernacularTitle:基于阶段变化理论的乳腺癌内分泌治疗患者运动依从体验的质性研究
- Author:
Zhongning ZHANG
1
;
Aomei SHEN
;
Weifang QI
;
Xin LI
;
Ruishuang ZHENG
;
Wanmin QIANG
;
Jing WANG
Author Information
1. 300060 天津市 天津医科大学肿瘤医院/国家恶性肿瘤临床医学研究中心/天津市恶性肿瘤临床医学研究中心/天津市肿瘤防治重点实验室/乳腺癌防治教育部重点实验室
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Breast Neoplasm;
Endocrine-Therapy;
Exercise Adherence;
Qualitative Research;
Stage of Change Theory;
Nursing Care
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2025;60(6):696-702
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the thoughts and experiences of exercise adherence in breast cancer patients undergoing endocrine therapy,aims to provide reference for targeted intervention.Methods Employing purposive sampling,a descriptive qualitative study was conducted from Octomber 2023 to November 2024,and 24 breast cancer patients receiving endocrine therapy who visited a tertiary-level hospital in Tianjin,China,were selected for semi-structured in-depth interviews.The data was analyzed through traditional content analysis to extract themes.Results 3 primary themes and 6 sub-themes were identified,including sense of benefits from exercise(including physical benefits and psychological well-being),factors influencing exercise adherence(barriers and facilitators),and supportive needs for exercise adherence(including professional support and guidance,as well as emotional support and companionship).Conclusion Healthcare providers should consider the influencing factors,supportive needs of behavior change,and exercise experiences of breast cancer patients receiving endocrine therapy.Developing targeted exercise rehabilitation programs to address these needs could enhance exercise adherence.
