Effects of a Lifestyle Intervention on Select Social Cognitive Outcomes in Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy
It is thought that a person’s evaluations of himself and his sense of self-efficacy can play a role in “lifestyle behavior change” outcomes, including changes in diet and exercise behaviours.
In a recent (2018) pilot study, researchers sought to investigate the impacts of a group-based cognitive-behavioural intervention on certain social cognitive factors like self-efficacy.
The Individualized Diet and Exercise Adherence-Pilot (IDEA-P) utilized a group cognitive-behavioural approach to offer a combined diet and exercise intervention.
32 men who were on ADT for prostate cancer were randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1) an intervention group, in which participants took part in a group-based cognitive-behavioural diet and exercise intervention; 2) a control group, in which participants received standard of care (no intervention).
After two months, the investigators assessed certain social-cognitive outcomes, including self-efficacy, self-regulatory behaviours, and satisfaction with physical function.
The group-mediated cognitive behavioral intervention was associated with “superior changes” in self-efficacy and satisfaction with physical function.
Although preliminary, results of this pilot trial suggest that a group-based cognitive-behavioural intervention has the potential to meaningfully support men as they implement changes in diet and exercise behaviours.
Focht, B., Lucas, A. R., Grainger, E., Simpson, C., Fairman, C. M., Thomas-Ahner, J. M., Bowman, J., DeScenza, V. R., Chaplow, Z. L., Clinton, S. K. (2018). Effects of a lifestyle intervention on select social cognitive outcomes in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(5S), 708-709. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000538335.96351.90