Manuscripts and Publications
IMplementation of Physical Activity for Children and adolescents on Treatment (IMPACT) for Cancer Diagnoses in Alberta
Protocol for a Single-Arm, Mixed Methods, Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial
“I Got My Trophy”: The Story of Implementing a Neuro-Oncology Exercise Program from the Patient and Caregiver Lens – A Qualitative Study
Axillary Web Syndrome in Newly Diagnosed Individuals after Surgery for Breast Cancer: Baseline Results from the AMBER Cohort Study
Associations between health-related fitness and patient-reported symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
Associations of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in Newley Diagnosed Women with Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine the social-cognitive, demographic, clinical, and health-related correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in newly* diagnosed women with breast cancer.
*Eligible participants had either not started therapy or had completed 2 cycles or less of therapy and were within 90 days of surgery
Moving Online? How to Effectively Deliver Virtual Fitness
By reading this article, health and fitness professionals will gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively deliver virtual fitness, incorporate evidence-informed behavior change strategies into virtual fitness, and optimize safety and client success online.
Multiphasic exercise prehab for patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer: a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study protocol
We have designed a “multiphasic prehabilitation” exercise intervention for those undergoing surgical resection and free flap reconstruction for HNC that includes not only the preoperative period but also the inpatient and early recovery periods that may precede adjuvant radiation and chemotherapy.
Exploring feasibility, perceptions of acceptability, and potential benefits of an 8-week online yoga intervention for young adults affected by cancer
Young adults affected by cancer face physical and psychological challenges and desire online supportive care. Yoga can be delivered online and may improve physical and psychological outcomes. Yet, yoga has rarely been studied with young adults affected by cancer. To address this, an 8-week yoga intervention was developed, and a pilot study was deemed necessary to explore feasibility, acceptability, implementation, and potential benefits.
Exercise and behaviour change support for individuals living with and beyond cancer: Interim results and program satisfaction of the EXCEL study
This interim analysis fills an important gap in the current exercise oncology literature by addressing questions surrounding the effectiveness of online exercise on patient-reported and physical function outcomes that ultimately contribute to the health-related quality of individuals living with and beyond cancer.
First-Year Implementation of the EXCEL Study: Building Networks to Support Rural and Remote Community Access to Exercise Oncology Resources
The purpose of this analysis is to report on the first-year implementation of the EXCEL study as guided by the RE-AIM framework. This evaluation provides insight into EXCEL’s initial implementation efforts for QEP and HCP network development to support the delivery of the online exercise-oncology intervention.
Interim implementation and effectiveness results from the IMPACT intervention and trial
To support physical activity (PA) among pediatric cancer patients, the IMPACT (IMplementation of Physical Activity for Children and adolescents on Treatment) PA intervention was developed. This interim report: (1) examines implementation, (2) explores changes in select secondary effectiveness outcomes, and (3) reviews quality improvement data and documents refinements to date.