Department of Kinesiology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA.
Support Care Cancer. 2013 Mar;21(3):803-10. doi: 10.1007/s00520-012-1583-8. Epub 2012 Sep 7.
Little research has addressed exercise and nutrition-based interventions for cancer caregivers. This study explored cancer caregivers' perceptions of participating in a structured exercise and nutrition program alongside cancer survivors for whom they provided care.
In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted by one interviewer with 12 cancer caregivers about their experiences participating in a structured, 12-week exercise and nutrition program designed for cancer survivors and caregivers to complete concurrently. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached.
Inductive content analysis from individual interviews indicated three separate, but interrelated, themes: (1) the program was a positive mechanism through which caregivers shared and supported the cancer journey concurrently with survivors, (2) the program led to perceived physical and psychological benefits for both caregivers and survivors, and (3) participants perceived that participation in the program led to feeling increased social support in their caregiving duties.
Findings from this study suggest that participating in an exercise- and nutrition-based intervention is viewed positively by caregivers and that the outcomes are seen as beneficial to both caregivers and survivors. Interventions that address the health needs of both members of the caregiver-survivor dyad should continue to be encouraged by allied health professionals.
针对癌症护理者的运动和营养干预措施的研究甚少。本研究探讨了癌症护理者参与为其照护的癌症幸存者共同参与结构化锻炼和营养计划的看法。
通过一名访谈者对 12 名癌症护理者进行深入的半结构化访谈，了解他们参与专为癌症幸存者和护理者设计的为期 12 周的结构化锻炼和营养计划的经验。访谈一直进行到达到数据饱和为止。
对个别访谈的归纳内容分析表明，有三个独立但相互关联的主题：（1）该计划是一个积极的机制，护理者可以与幸存者一起分享和支持癌症治疗过程；（2）该计划为护理者和幸存者带来了身体和心理上的益处；（3）参与者认为参与该计划使他们在照顾职责中感到获得了更多的社会支持。
本研究的结果表明，护理者对基于运动和营养的干预措施持积极态度，并且认为这些结果对护理者和幸存者都有益。应该继续鼓励联合健康专业人员开展针对护理者-幸存者二人组的健康需求的干预措施。
