Feasibility of a Health Coach Intervention to Reduce Sitting Time and Improve Physical Functioning Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Pilot Intervention Study

• DOI: 10.2196/49934
• Publication Date: 2023-11-23T21:33:45Z
• Authors: Rowena M Tam; Rong W Zablocki; Chenyu Liu; Hari K Narayan; Loki Natarajan; Andrea Z LaCroix; Lindsay Dillon; Eleanna Sakoulas; Sheri J Hartman
• Keywords: Sitting; Sedentary Behavior; Cancer survivor

Sedentary behavior among breast cancer survivors is associated with increased risk of poor physical function and worse quality life. While moderate to vigorous activity can improve outcomes for survivors, many are unable engage in that intensity activity. Decreasing sitting time may be a more feasible behavioral target potentially mitigate the impact its treatments.