Conclusion
cancer, Cancer
CANCER, CANCER
The intervention was not more effective than the self‐help group at increasing accelerometer‐measured total PA over 12 months. Both groups maintained PA from 6 to 12 months. Digital approaches have potential for promoting sustained PA participation in YACS, but additional research is needed to identify what strategies work for whom, and under what conditions.The IMproving Physical Activity after Cancer Treatment trial tested whether an mHealth physical activity intervention for young adult cancer survivors was more effective than a self‐help group at improving total amount of physical activity and other health outcomes over 12 months among 280 participants around the United States. The intervention was not more effective at increasing accelerometer‐measured total physical activity over 12 months relative to a self‐help group that only received digital tools. However, increases in self‐reported total physical activity were significantly greater in the intervention group, and both groups maintained levels of accelerometer‐measured total and moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity from 6 to 12 months.
