Conducting a need assessment, including focus groups, surveys, and professional
consultations helps identify specific exercise needs and preferences of cancer survivors.
A thorough literature review is essential to understand best practices, supporting the
incorporation of exercise in cancer survivor care.
Recommendation for Practice Change
Based on the needs assessment, specific person-oriented practice changes, such as
guidelines, protocols, frequency, intensity, duration, and type of exercise, are developed.
Creating a Timeline
Developing an intervention plan with an estimated timeline helps specify milestones and
deadlines for each step.
Identify Practice Changes
Implement practice changes according to the timeline, utilizing identified tools and resources.
Identify Tools and Resources
This involves providing educational materials, exercise equipment, and funding for program
development and implementation.
Evaluation of Impact
Evaluate the impact of practice changes on cancer survivors’ health outcomes and quality of life,
collecting data on exercise participation, physical function, and relevant outcomes.
Stakeholders and Potential Barriers
Stakeholders include survivors, healthcare providers, hospitals, certified professionals, and
researchers. Potential barriers include lack of information, limited access, financial constraints,
and physical limitations.
Outcome Assessment
Evaluate outcomes through participation rates, physical functioning, quality of life, and
cancer-related outcomes.
Value and Relevance
Evidence strongly supports the need for incorporating exercise into cancer survivor care,
offering numerous benefits in physical function, quality of life, and cancer-related outcomes
Conclusion NURS FPX 6011 Assessment 3 Implementing Evidence-Based Practice
Exercise is beneficial for cancer survivors, improving health and outcomes. An evidence-based
practice project involving a needs assessment, literature review, practice change
recommendations, and evaluation is essential. Various stakeholders may participate, while
barriers need addressing for successful implementation.