Abstract
Objective To understand the status quo of exercise self-efficacy in patients with colorectal cancer. Methods 134 colorectal patients were recruited by convenience sampling from April to September in 2017. They were investigated with the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale and demographics and health status questionnaire. Results The score of the exercise self-efficacy was (51.86 ±14.71). The highest scoring item was ″during the vacation″, and the lowest scoring item was ″when I exercise, I feel ill″. Colorectal cancer patients with better economic condition have higher exercise self-efficacy. Conclusion The level of exercise self-efficacy in colorectal cancer patients was in the middle and remains to be further improved. Ample leisure time can be improved the exercise self-efficacy in patients with colorectal cancer. Medical personnel should strengthen the education about exercise and focus on the colorectal patients in the status of poor health and poor economy. Key words: Colorectal neoplasms; Nursing services; Self-efficacy; Exercise self-efficacy
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