Experiences and Suggestions from an Exercise and Support Group Program for Older Breast Cancer Survivors: Insights from the IMPROVE Trial Qualitative Analysis

Category	Detail
Condition	Breast Cancer in Older Women
Key Mechanisms	Social support and self-efficacy in maintaining physical activity
Target Population	Older breast cancer survivors, particularly African American and socioeconomically disadvantaged women
Care Setting	Community cancer support center

Older breast cancer survivors are less likely to meet physical activity guidelines compared to younger survivors.
Disparities in physical activity levels are significant among African American and SES-disadvantaged survivors.
Social support and program accessibility are critical for fostering physical activity engagement.
The IMPROVE trial evaluated a structured exercise intervention versus support group plus Fitbit.
Qualitative insights from diverse participants can inform future program improvements.

Eligibility includes females aged ≥ 65 years with stage I-III breast cancer, no more than five years from treatment completion.

Implement structured exercise programs and support groups tailored to older breast cancer survivors.

Females aged ≥ 65 years, including African American and SES-disadvantaged survivors.

Programs should focus on enhancing social support and accessibility to improve physical activity levels.

Encourage participation in community-based exercise and support programs.
Tailor interventions to address the unique challenges faced by older and disadvantaged survivors.
Incorporate qualitative feedback from participants to refine program offerings.

Clinical Scorecard: Experiences and Suggestions from an Exercise and Support Group Program for Older Breast Cancer Survivors: Insights from the IMPROVE Trial Qualitative Analysis