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Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Exercise for Recently Treated Adults With Acute Leukemia

Ashley Leak Bryant
AnnMarie L. Walton
Mackenzi Pergolotti
Brett Phillips
Charlotte Bailey
Deborah K. Mayer
Claudio Battaglini
ONF 2017, 44(4), 413-420 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.413-420
Purpose/Objectives: To explore perceived exercise benefits and barriers in adults with acute leukemia who recently completed an inpatient exercise intervention during induction therapy. Research Approach: Descriptive, exploratory design using semistructured interviews. Setting: Inpatient hematology...
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Exploring Gender Differences in Self-Reported Physical Activity and Health Among Older Caregivers

Colleen A. Cuthbert
Kathryn King-Shier
Dianne Tapp
Dean Ruether
S. Nicole Culos-Reed
ONF 2017, 44(4), 435-445 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.435-445
Purpose/Objectives: To document self-reported physical health and activity levels of older caregivers. Gender differences in physical health, physical activity levels, and predictors of physical activity were also examined. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Tom Baker Cancer Centre in...
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Body-Related Shame and Guilt Predict Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors Over Time

Andrée L. Castonguay
Carsten Wrosch
Eva Pila
Catherine M. Sabiston
ONF 2017, 44(4), 465-475 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.465-475
Purpose/Objectives: To test body-related shame and guilt as predictors of breast cancer survivors’ (BCS’) moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) during six months and to examine motivational regulations as mediators of this association. Design: Prospective study. Setting: Survivors...
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Exercise Among Women With Ovarian Cancer: A Feasibility and Pre-/Post-Test Exploratory Pilot Study

Xiaochen Zhang
Daniel McClean
Emily Ko
Mark A. Morgan
Kathryn H. Schmitz
ONF 2017, 44(3), 366-374 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.366-374
Purpose/Objectives: To establish the feasibility and acceptability of completing a higher dose of the planned physical activity volume among women with ovarian cancer, including those undergoing active treatment. Design: A pre-/post-test exercise intervention. All participants were asked to...
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Survivor Fitness: An Exercise Program for Young Survivors and Patients With Cancer

Jose A. Acevedo
CJON 2017, 21(2), 257-258 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.257-258
Young survivors of cancer often face challenges reintegrating into their schools and communities after treatment. Maintaining a physically active lifestyle is recommended, but finding appropriate exercises that cater to their needs can be difficult. As a result, the pilot fitness program Move4Fun/...
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