Journal article
Theory-and evidence-based development and process evaluation of the Move More for Life program: A tailored-print intervention designed to promote physical activity among post-treatment breast cancer survivors
CE Short, EL James, RC Plotnikoff
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity | BMC | Published : 2013
Abstract
Objective: Several physical activity interventions have been effective in improving the health outcomes of breast cancer survivors. However, few interventions have provided detailed descriptions regarding how such interventions work. To develop evidence-based practice in this field, detailed descriptions of intervention development and delivery is needed. This paper aims to (1) describe the theory-and evidence-based development of the Move More for Life program, a physical activity program for breast cancer survivors; and (2) serve as an exemplar for theory-based applied research. Method: The program-planning model outlined by Kreuter and colleagues was used to develop the computer-tailored ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This study was supported by funding from the Cancer Institute NSW Research Scholar Award awarded to CES. Infrastructure support was provided by the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute. RCP is supported by a Senior Research Fellowship from the National Health Medical Research Council of Australia.