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Ballet after breast cancer: A qualitative evaluation of a novel 16-week ballet intervention for women after breast cancer.

Eliza R Macdonald, Christina Signorelli, Briana K Clifford, David Simar, Rachel E Ward

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Eliza R MacdonaldSchool of Health Sciences, UNSW Medicine & Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia.
Christina SignorelliDiscipline of Paediatrics & Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia.
Briana K CliffordSchool of Health Sciences, UNSW Medicine & Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia.
David SimarSchool of Health Sciences, UNSW Medicine & Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia.
Rachel E WardSchool of Health Sciences, UNSW Medicine & Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: Our evaluation of the pilot study- "Ballet after breast cancer", demonstrated that a classical ballet program delivered online and/or face-to-face is feasible and acceptable, with promise for improving health and wellbeing following breast cancer. The present study aimed to explore participant experiences of the 16-week ballet intervention, and their perceptions of the future potential of ballet in the context of breast cancer. Design: Qualitative analysis of focus group discussions. Methods: Intervention participants were invited to take part in online focus groups to discuss: Perceived changes resulting from ballet participation, content of the ballet classes, delivery of the ballet program, suitability of ballet for future implementation during/after active cancer treatment. Themes were generated using an inductive approach, and feedback/recommendations for future implementation of "Ballet after breast cancer" were summarised. Results: Seventeen women previously treated for breast cancer (54.4 ​± ​11.9 years; 54.2 ​± ​43.5 months post-diagnosis) took part in one of three focus groups. Themes generated through discussion included: Embracing normal; Connection to others; Acceptance without judgement; Engagement; Learning and progress. Participants described perceived improvements in physical, psychosocial, and cognitive wellbeing, and identified some limitations of online attendance compared to face-to-face. The personal attributes and experience of the ballet instructor were identifed as key determinants of program engagement and enjoyment. Participants reported a preference for classes specifically for people with lived experience of breast cancer. Recommendations to improve future ballet programs during/after breast cancer treatment included: Hybrid delivery model; Opportunities to socialise with classmates; Access to additional learning resources. Conclusions: Participants offered novel and valuable insight into their experiences of the "Ballet after breast cancer" program, providing guidance for future delivery of ballet across the cancer continuum.

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BalletBreast cancerDance for healthExercise oncologyQuality of lifeSurvivorship

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PMID41878661
PMCPMC13008463

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