Oral Presentation 2025 National Cancer Survivorship Conference

Innovations in digitally delivered exercise interventions  (#3)

Camille Short 1 2
  1. Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences , Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change , Parkville , VIC, Australia
  2. Melbourne School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne , Parkville , VIC, Australia

Embedding exercise programs into routine cancer care is recommended globally. However, availability of exercise support remains critically low, especially those that are available in patient's homes. It is clear that digital models of care have an essential role for increasing access, and COVID-19 has provided the impetus to fast-track uptake into routine care; representing a major opportunity to improve the health and quality of life of cancer patients globally. However, to effectively capitalise on this opportunity, innovations that address key limitations of digital models of care are needed. This presentation will showcase new digital intervention approaches that have been designed in collaboration with patients, health professionals and other key stakeholders. Key limitations addressed include feelings among consumers of reduced social support when participating remotely compared to in-person, and concerns among consumers and health professionals about effective and safe remote supervision of exercise.