OBJECTIVE: Social support is conceptualized and operationalized in many ways, making it challenging to understand what types of support best predict physical activity (PA) in cancer survivors. This review examined associations between social support and PA among cancer survivors. METHODS: Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched eight databases for studies that reported an association between social support and PA among adult cancer survivors. We conducted an appraisal and a narrative synthesis of the findings from quantitative studies. RESULTS: Fifty studies representing 28 366 participants were included. Studies collectively included concepts addressing the presence of relationships, others' PA behavior, perceptions of being supported, and function/quality. Findings were mixed in suggesting a positive or null association with PA. CONCLUSIONS: While results are not definitive, this review takes a step toward mapping the social support literature in PA for cancer survivors. Limitations include the homogeneity of the participants in extant studies, and the secondary focus on testing the effects of social support on outcomes. Future research systematically testing the effects of social support is important for facilitating PA in this population.
OBJECTIVE: Social support is conceptualized and operationalized in many ways, making it challenging to understand what types of support best predict physical activity (PA) in cancer survivors. This review examined associations between social support and PA among cancer survivors. METHODS: Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched eight databases for studies that reported an association between social support and PA among adult cancer survivors. We conducted an appraisal and a narrative synthesis of the findings from quantitative studies. RESULTS: Fifty studies representing 28 366 participants were included. Studies collectively included concepts addressing the presence of relationships, others' PA behavior, perceptions of being supported, and function/quality. Findings were mixed in suggesting a positive or null association with PA. CONCLUSIONS: While results are not definitive, this review takes a step toward mapping the social support literature in PA for cancer survivors. Limitations include the homogeneity of the participants in extant studies, and the secondary focus on testing the effects of social support on outcomes. Future research systematically testing the effects of social support is important for facilitating PA in this population.
Authors: Marianne Krogsgaard; Rune Martens Andersen; Anne K Danielsen; Thordis Thomsen; Tobias Wirenfeldt Klausen; Bo Marcel Christensen; Ismail Gögenur; Anders Vinther Journal: Support Care Cancer Date: 2021-08-03 Impact factor: 3.603
Authors: Carmina G Valle; Bernardine M Pinto; Jessica Gokee LaRose; Molly Diamond; Lindsey N Horrell; Brooke T Nezami; Karen E Hatley; Erin M Coffman; Kristen Polzien; Derek P Hales; Allison M Deal; Christine M Rini; Donald L Rosenstein; Deborah F Tate Journal: Contemp Clin Trials Date: 2021-01-27 Impact factor: 2.261
Authors: Jamie M Faro; Kristin M Mattocks; Catherine S Nagawa; Stephenie C Lemon; Bo Wang; Sarah L Cutrona; Rajani S Sadasivam Journal: JMIR Cancer Date: 2021-02-03