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Barriers and facilitators related to undertaking physical activities among men with prostate cancer: a scoping review

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases volume 24, pages 1007–1027 (2021)Cite this article

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Background

Prostate cancer (PC) and its treatments lead to significant acute, chronic, or latent adverse effects that result in declines in patients’ physical functions, quality of life and reduced sense of masculinities. Robust evidence shows that physical activity (PA) can improve many health outcomes in men with PC; however, less is known about the facilitators, preferences, and barriers to PA engagement in this population. The purpose of this scoping review is to document the nature and extent of literature related to these aspects of PA participation among men with PC.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review of PA among men with PC. Databases searched included Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Source, and SportDiscus from inception to June 30, 2020. Multiple reviewers were used in all screening and data abstractions.

Results

The search yielded 2788 individual citations after duplicates were removed. Following title and abstract screening, 129 underwent full-text review, and 46 articles were included. Quantitative data related to our research question showed that structured group exercise was the most commonly reported facilitator/preference among men with PC, whereas treatment-related effects and lack of time are the most common barriers. In terms of qualitative data, the most prominent theme noted related to masculinities and gender-specific needs within the context of having PC.

Conclusion

Men with PC have unique facilitators and barriers concerning PA. More work is needed from the research and clinical practice perspectives to enable this population to engage and remain in regular PA.

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  1. College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Regina, SK, Canada

    S. Sattar

  2. Faculty of Applied Science, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    K. R. Haase

  3. Library, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada

    C. Bradley

  4. Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

    E. Papadopoulos & D. Santa Mina

  5. Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada

    S. Kuster

  6. University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada

    D. Santa Mina & S. Alibhai

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    M. Tippe

  8. College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

    A. Kaur & D. Campbell

  9. Department of Medical Oncology, Kinghorn Cancer Centre; Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    A. M. Joshua

  10. Saskatchewan Health Authority, Regina, SK, Canada

    C. Rediger

  11. Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

    O. Souied

  12. Department of Medicine, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

    S. Alibhai

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Conception and design: SS, KH, DSM, DC, AMJ, CR, OS, SA Literature search: CB Data analysis: SS, KH, EF, SK DSM, AK Data interpretation: SS, KH, CB, SK, EF, DSM, SA, MT Manuscript preparation: SS, KH, CB, EF, DSM, SA, Manuscript review: SS, KH, CB, EP, SK, DSM, MT, AK, AMJ, DC, CR, OS, SA Manuscript approval: SS, KH, CB, EP, SK, DSM, MT, AK, AMJ, DC, CR, OS, SA.

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Sattar, S., Haase, K.R., Bradley, C. et al. Barriers and facilitators related to undertaking physical activities among men with prostate cancer: a scoping review. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 24, 1007–1027 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-021-00399-0

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