Abstract
To understand breast cancer survivors' and providers' attitudes and beliefs regarding exercise counseling and structured exercise programs within cancer care.
61 female breast cancer survivors and 11 breast cancer providers from a university cancer center in the Pacific Northwest.
Survivors completed anonymous self-report surveys, and providers participated in semistructured interviews. Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and interview transcripts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Breast cancer survivors and providers believed that including exercise counseling within cancer care was important. More than half of the survivors reported that they would attend structured exercise classes; a majority of providers thought cancer centers should offer exercise programs.
Nurses could facilitate exercise counseling within cancer care and advocate for clinic-based exercise programs.