ENRICH: Improving Health for Cancer Survivors
Author Information
Author(s): James Erica L, Stacey Fiona, Chapman Kathy, Lubans David R, Asprey Gabrielle, Sundquist Kendra, Boyes Allison, Girgis Afaf
Primary Institution: University of Newcastle
Hypothesis
Can a nutrition and physical activity program improve health behaviors in adult cancer survivors and their carers?
Conclusion
The ENRICH program may effectively enhance health behaviors among cancer survivors and their carers.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants will complete data collection at baseline, eight weeks, and 20 weeks.
- The program includes healthy eating education and a home-based walking and resistance training program.
- Participants are recruited through community-based advertising and referrals from health professionals.
Takeaway
This study is about helping people who have had cancer and their caregivers to eat better and be more active, which can make them healthier.
Methodology
A randomized controlled trial with two arms: an intervention group participating in six, two-hour sessions over eight weeks, and a wait-list control group.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and lack of blinding in group allocation.
Limitations
The study relies on self-reported data for body composition and dietary behavior, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Adult cancer survivors and their carers, aged 18 and older, fluent in English.
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