Physical activity preferences among patients with lung cancer in Taiwan.
BACKGROUND
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. Physical activity could help lung cancer patients improve their health.


OBJECTIVE
The purpose of our study was to investigate lung cancer patients' physical activity preferences and relevant contributing factors, so that we could develop individualized intervention strategies to fit their needs.


METHODS
This study used a descriptive and correlational design. Instruments included a physical activity preference survey form, the Physical Activity Social Support Scale, and Physical Activity Self-efficacy Scale.


RESULTS
From 81 lung cancer patients' physical activity preferences, our results showed that during the course of their illness, 85.2% of patients wanted to have a physical activity consultation and preferred to obtain advice from their physicians (28.4%) through face-to-face counseling (48.1%). Moreover, patients (70.4%) showed an interest in physical activity programs, and many (69.1%) revealed that they were able to participate. About 88.9% of patients showed a preference for walking, and 54.3% patients preferred moderate physical activity.


CONCLUSIONS
This study also revealed that social support and self-efficacy for physical activity effectively predicted moderate physical activity preferences.


CONCLUSIONS
The adherence to regular physical activity is improved by understanding the lung cancer patients' unique preferences for physical activity.
Graduate Institute of Nursing, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yi-Yun
YY
Lin
Yung-Fa
YF
Lai
Hung-I
HI
Lu
Yuen-Liang
YL
Lai
Chia-Chin
CC
Lin
D000368:Aged; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D057240:Patient Preference / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013624:Taiwan / Q000453:epidemiology; D016138:Walking / Q000706:statistics & numerical data