Development, implementation and formative evaluation of a motivational-volitional intervention to promote sustainable physical activity in breast cancer survivors

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the current project was the development, implementation and evaluation of the programme, Motivational-Volitional Intervention-Movement After Breast Cancer (Mo-Vo-BnB), an intervention for the sustainable promotion of physical activity of breast cancer survivors.

Methods: In a multi-stage interdisciplinary development process, the pedagogical-didactic, psychological and physical evidence-based programme was developed and implemented for women after breast cancer who were approved for medical rehabilitation and were minimally, physically active (<60 min/week). Train-the-trainer seminars were carried out for the implementation. Four sessions were implemented in two German clinics. The training quality, didactic methods and accompanying material were evaluated 6 weeks and 12 months after implementation by patients, trainers and project members (n = 127 evaluations).

Results: The standardised and published MoVo-BnB programme can provide practical and quality training. Content and methods can be implemented according to the manual. Training quality, didactic methods, and accompanying materials were evaluated positively.

Conclusion: The results suggest that MoVo-BnB is a useful standardised intervention for promoting the physical activity of breast cancer survivors. The demonstrated process is also suitable for other projects.

Clinical trial registration: German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS): DRKS00011122; Trial registration date: 2016 October 13.

Keywords: breast cancer; development; formative evaluation; motivational-volitional intervention; physical activity.