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Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship 1/2018

04.09.2017

Examining the accessibility of high-quality physical activity behaviour change support freely available online for men with prostate cancer

verfasst von: Camille E. Short, Charlotte Gelder, Lena Binnewerg, Megan McIntosh, Deborah Turnbull

Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship | Ausgabe 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

While the internet is considered a promising avenue for providing physical activity support to prostate cancer survivors, little is known about the accessibility of quality websites in the real world.

Purpose

This work aimed to explore what websites prostate cancer survivors are likely to find when seeking physical activity support online and to evaluate their quality using evidenced-based criteria.

Method

A search strategy was developed in consultation with prostate cancer survivors (n = 44) to reflect the most common ways they are likely to search the internet. The search was then conducted by a single reviewer, and identified websites were assessed for quality by two reviewers using an evidence-based quality assessment tool developed for this study. Discrepancies were resolved by a third reviewer.

Results

Of the 45 identified websites, 13 (29%) received a high quality rating, 22 (49%) received a moderate rating and 10 (22%) received a low quality rating. Higher-quality websites tended to have a .org or .gov domain and tended to be located using searches specific to prostate cancer or prostate cancer and exercise. Very few websites contained complete information regarding the physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors, and no websites provided comprehensive behaviour change support.

Conclusion

There are some good-quality physical activity websites accessible to men with prostate cancer. However, they may be difficult to find and/or require updating to include complete recommendations and more behaviour change support.

Implications for cancer survivors

Efforts to improve physical activity information online and strategies to direct prostate cancer survivors to higher-quality websites and support services are needed to ensure safety and efficacy.
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Titel
Examining the accessibility of high-quality physical activity behaviour change support freely available online for men with prostate cancer
verfasst von
Camille E. Short
Charlotte Gelder
Lena Binnewerg
Megan McIntosh
Deborah Turnbull
Publikationsdatum
04.09.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Cancer Survivorship / Ausgabe 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1932-2259
Elektronische ISSN: 1932-2267
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-017-0638-8

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