Table 1.
Measurement and intervention schedule.
| Week | Description of I Can! study activities | |
|---|---|---|
| −1 | Initial phone screening for breast cancer eligibility, physical activity level, cognition, etc. | |
| 0 | Orientation/Measurement | |
| Written informed consent | ||
| Objective & self-report cognition measures, questionnaires, blood draw, height & weight, medical chart abstraction, given an ActiGraph to wear on the hip for the next 7 days | ||
| 1 | Randomization | |
| Return ActiGraph, step test, sit-to-stand test, & randomized to Exercise group or Health & Wellness group | ||
| Physical Activity Intervention | Health & Wellness Condition | |
| 45 min in-person intro to the Exercise group: | 45 min in-person intro to Health & Wellness group: | |
| • Taught how to use and sync Fitbit • Guided 10 min walk at moderate intensity • Personalized Weekly Goal • Discuss topic of the week: Self-monitoring, Exercising safely, & Exercise & resources |
• Review menu of topics to be covered • Participants chooses topics of interest and receives handouts on each topic (sample topics below) • Discuss topic of the week: Brain Health |
|
| 1–24 | Emails 1–2 times a week with reminders to be active & use Fitbit and information & resources for exercising | Emails 1–2 times a week on Health & Wellness topics |
| 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 | 20 in phone counseling: | 20 min phone counseling: |
| • Review Fitbit data & revise goal and action plan • Discuss topic (Week 3: Building motivation; Week 5: Setting goals; Week 7: Social support; Week 9: Slips; Week 11: Benefits of exercise for cancer survivors) |
• Discuss any questions from the previous call • Discuss topic (Week 3: Social connections; Week 5: Healthy eating; Week 7: Stress management; Week 9: Balance exercises; Week 11: Time management) |
|
| 11 | Start wearing ActiGraph for 3 Month measurement | |
| 12 | 3 Month Measurement | |
| Objective & self-report cognition measures, questionnaires, blood draw, weight, step test, sit-to-stand test, return ActiGraph | ||
| 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 | 20 min phone counseling: | 20 min phone counseling: |
| • Review Fitbit data and progress towards goal • Revise goal and action plan • Discuss topic (Week 13: Problem solving barriers; Week 15: Time management; Week 17: Rewards; Week 19: Talking back to negative thoughts; Week 21: Strength and core exercises; Week 23: Maintenance & Holidays/vacations) |
• Discuss any questions from the previous call • Discuss topic (Week 13: Keep your mind active; Week 15: Sleep; Week 17: Building healthy recipes; Week 19: Talking back to negative thoughts; Week 21: Nutrition labels; Week 23: Maintenance of healthy habits) |
|
| 23 | Start wearing ActiGraph for 6 Month measurement | |
| 24 | 6 Month Measurement | |
| Objective & self-report cognition measures, questionnaires, blood draw, weight, step test, sit-to-stand test, return ActiGraph, satisfaction survey | ||
| 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 | Maintenance Period: | Maintenance Period: |
| • Continue to wear and sync Fitbit • Monthly check-in phone calls • Emails every other week with reminders to be active & use Fitbit, information and information & resources for exercisingsd |
• Monthly check-in phone calls • Emails every other week on Health & Wellness topics |
|
| 51 | Start wearing ActiGraph for 12 Month measurement | |
| 52 | 12 Month Measurement | |
| Objective & self-report cognition measures, questionnaires, blood draw, weight, step test, | ||