Momentum Project Heidelberg - Dealing Actively With a Cancerous Disease
Momentum Project Heidelberg - Dealing Actively With a Cancerous Disease
The study, investigates the current physical activity promotion practices among physicians
 and nurses, as well as social norms toward physical activity during treatment among cancer
 patients and among physicians and nurses who treat or counsel cancer patients.

 For this purpose, four large surveys with health care professionals (specialized
 practitioners, N=300; general practitioners, N=300; oncology nurses, N=300) and cancer
 patients (N=1200, 400 patients each with breast, prostate or colorectal cancer) with a
 cross-sectional research design are conducted.

 Additionally, a follow-up-study with a sub-sample of cancer patients (N=180) will be
 conducted.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  HCP are eligible if they meet the following inclusion criteria: Working as an
 oncological nurse, general practitioner or physician specialized in oncology,
 radiology, surgery, gynecology, urology, gastroenterology or rehabilitation Signed
 informed consent

 -  Patients are eligible if they meet the following inclusion criteria: Patients with a
 diagnosis of primary tumor or recurrence no longer than 2 years ago who are undergoing
 chemo- or radiotherapy currently or in the last 2 years Patients undergoing chemo- or
 radiotherapy currently or no longer than 2 years ago At least 18 years of age
 Sufficient German language skills Signed informed consent

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  HCP will be excluded from the trial if they meet the following exclusion criteria: No
 regular contact with cancer patients

 -  Patients will be excluded from the trial if they meet the following exclusion
 criteria: Presence of comorbidities that preclude involvement in exercise programs
 (e.g. severe pain, advanced heart failure [≥ NYHA III]) Mentally retarded Reduced
 standing ability and no ability to walk