The development of a theory and evidence-based intervention to aid implementation of exercise into the prostate cancer care pathway with a focus on healthcare professional behaviour, the STAMINA trial

BMC Health Services Research

Liam Bourke¹  Rebecca R. Turner¹  Sophie Reale¹  Derek J. Rosario²  Madelynne A. Arden³  Patrick Doherty⁴  Janet Brown⁵  Liz Steed⁶  Stephanie J. C. Taylor⁶  Eileen Sutton⁷  Diana M. Greenfield⁸  Dylan Morrissey⁹ 

[1] Allied Health Professionals, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK;Allied Health Professionals, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK;Department of Urology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK;Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology (CeBSAP), Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK;Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK;Department of Oncology and Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK;Institute for Population Health Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK;Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK;Specialised Cancer Services, Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK;Department of Oncology and Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK;Sports and Exercise Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK;Physiotherapy Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK;

关键词: Prostate cancer;    Androgen deprivation therapy;    Intervention development;    Exercise;    Healthcare professionals;    Stakeholders;    Behaviour change wheel;    Medical Research Council;    Theoretical domains framework;    Patient and public involvement;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12913-021-06266-x

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundTwice-weekly supervised aerobic and resistance exercise for 12 weeks reduces fatigue and improves quality of life in men on Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer. Despite the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) proposing this as standard of care, it does not routinely take place in practice. Healthcare professionals are in a prime position to deliver and integrate these recommendations. A change in the behaviour of clinical teams is therefore required.In this paper, we describe the development of a training package for healthcare professionals using theory and evidence to promote delivery of such recommendations as standard care.MethodsThe intervention development process was guided by the Medical Research Council guidance for complex interventions and the Behaviour Change Wheel. Target behaviours were identified from the literature and thirty-five prostate cancer care healthcare professionals (including oncologists, consultant urologists, clinical nurse specialists, physiotherapists, general practitioners and commissioners) were interviewed to understand influences on these behaviours. The Theoretical Domains Framework was used to identify theoretical constructs for change. Behaviour change techniques were selected based on theory and evidence and were translated into intervention content. The intervention was refined with the input of stakeholders including healthcare professionals, patients, and exercise professionals in the form of rehearsal deliveries, focus groups and a workshop.ResultsSeven modifiable healthcare professional target behaviours were identified to support the delivery of the NICE recommendations including identifying eligible patients suitable for exercise, recommending exercise, providing information, exercise referral, providing support and interpret and feedback on progress. Ten domains from the Theoretical Domain’s Framework were identified as necessary for change, including improving knowledge and skills, addressing beliefs about consequences, and targeting social influences. These were targeted through twenty-two behaviour change techniques delivered in a half-day, interactive training package. Based on initial feedback from stakeholders, the intervention was refined in preparation for evaluation.ConclusionsWe designed an intervention based on theory, evidence, and stakeholder feedback to promote and support the delivery of NICE recommendations. Future work will aim to test this training package in a multi-centre randomised trial. If proven effective, the development and training package will provide a template for replication in other clinical populations, where exercise has proven efficacy but is insufficiently implemented.

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