Feasibility and Acceptability of a Dyadic Physical Activity Behavioral Promotion Program for Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Spouses: A Pilot Study
Weiyi Lin, Zihao Liu, Jingjing Wang, Jingyuan Du, Shifan Lin, Xiaoyun Wang, Ping Zhang, Qiuhuan Li, Yuli LiBackground:
Physical activity (PA) alleviates the symptoms of breast cancer survivors and improves their spouses’ wellness. Nevertheless, insufficient dyadic PA behavior among patient-spouse dyads constrains their PA levels.
Objectives:
To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a dyadic PA behavioral promotion program for breast cancer survivors during chemotherapy and their spouses.
Methods:
Fifteen patient-spouse dyads from a tertiary general hospital were enrolled in this single-arm pilot study and received an 8-session dyadic PA behavioral promotion intervention across 2 chemotherapy cycles. The feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the intervention were evaluated using
Results:
Rates of recruitment (57.69%), retention (73.33%), and participation (84.71%) indicated good feasibility, and the high overall satisfaction score (4.85 ± 0.36), together with participant feedback, demonstrated high acceptability. PA levels (both
Conclusions:
The dyadic PA behavioral promotion program was feasible and acceptable and may help improve PA levels and reduce symptom burden.
Implications for Oncology Nursing Practice:
Dyadic PA promotion interventions can be integrated into routine supportive care to enhance physical and mental well-being and health-promoting behaviors among patients and their spouses.