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Technology-supported self-guided nutrition and physical activity interventions for adults with cancer: systematic review

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Kiss, Nicole, Baguley, Brenton James, Ball, Kylie, Daly, Robin M, Fraser, Steve F, Granger, Catherine L, Ugalde, Anna·2019·JMIR mhealth and uhealth

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BACKGROUND: Nutrition and physical activity interventions are important components of cancer care. With an increasing demand for services, there is a need to consider flexible, easily accessible, and tailored models of care while maintaining optimal outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review describes and appraises the efficacy of technology-supported self-guided nutrition and physical activity interventions for people with cancer. METHODS: A systematic search of multiple databases from 1973 to July 2018 was conducted for randomized and nonrandomized trials investigating technology-supported self-guided nutrition and physical activity interventions. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Outcomes included behavioural, health-related, clinical, health service, or financial measures. RESULTS: Sixteen randomized controlled trials representing 2684 participants were included. Most studies were web-based interventions (n=9) and had a 12-week follow-up duration (n=8). Seven studies assessed dietary behaviour, of which two reported a significant benefit on diet quality or fruit and vegetable intake. Fifteen studies measured physical activity behaviour, of which eight studies reported a significant improvement in muscle strength and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Four of the nine studies assessing the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) reported a significant improvement in global HRQoL or a domain subscale. A significant improvement in fatigue was found in four of six studies. Interpretation of findings was influenced by inadequate reporting of intervention description and compliance. CONCLUSIONS: This review identified short-term benefits of technology-supported self-guided interventions on the physical activity level and fatigue and some benefit on dietary behaviour and HRQoL in people with cancer. However, current literature demonstrates a lack of evidence for long-term benefit. TRIAL REGISTRATION: PROSPERO CRD42017080346; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=80346.

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Kiss, N., Baguley, B. J., Ball, K., Daly, R. M., Fraser, S. F., Granger, C. L., & Ugalde, A.
Affiliations
  • Deakin University (AU)
  • The Royal Melbourne Hospital (AU)
Corresponding author
Kiss, Nicole
Venue
JMIR mhealth and uhealth
Published
2019-02-12
Volume
7
Issue
2
Pages
e12281
ISSN
2291-5222 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2901121652
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56
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55
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2026: 6 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 3 · 2017: 1
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en
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Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
Keywords
cancer, nutrition interventions, physical activity interventions, self-guided intervention, technology-based interventions, online intervention, dietary behaviour, fruit and vegetable intake, health-related quality of life, fatigue, muscle strength, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, adult cancer patients
MeSH terms
Self-Management, Adult, Female, Health Promotion, Humans, Male, Neoplasms, Exercise, Nutritional Support, Mobile Applications

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