Understanding the patterns and barriers of physical activity among people with Barret’s Oesophagus: designing, piloting and evaluating an exercise intervention programme

Diana Cooke

Diana Cooke is a PhD student appointed by the All-Ireland Cancer Research Network (AllCaN) Programme. Diana is working under the supervision of Dr. Emer Guinan, Prof. Juliette Hussey and Dr. Olinda Santin at Trinity College Dublin.

This project will be part of work package 2 (intervention) under the AllCan grant. This project will focus on designing lifestyle interventions for individuals with Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition that can increase the risk of oesophageal cancer. The aim is to understand the presentation of lifestyle behaviours such, such as diet or physical activity and co-designing pragmatic, feasible health behaviour change interventions to target key unhealthy lifestyle patterns.  Through co-design workshops with patients and healthcare professionals, the project will develop practical, patient-centred strategies to manage lifestyle issues more effectively. This approach could ultimately lead to better strategies to manage lifestyle risk factors/health behaviours in this cohort, potentially improving quality of life and reducing cancer risk.