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This study assessed the experiences, perspectives, and barriers of healthcare professionals in promoting physical activity for glioma patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An online survey with 19 questions was distributed to Dutch healthcare professionals registered with the Dutch Neuro-Oncology Society (LWNO). Additionally, professionals were individually asked to remind and invite their colleagues to participate. Participants provided informed consent.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fifty-five professionals from 20 centers completed the survey, mainly neurologists (35%) and nurses (33%). Most professionals (58%) indicated receiving frequent questions about physical activity, particularly regarding safety and appropriate activities. Additionally, 76% stated they often proactively provide advice, recommending low-intensity activities like walking. Key barriers to making such recommendations included limited information materials (37%), knowledge (33%), and referral options (27%). Professionals\u2019 concerns about physical activity included risks of overexertion and patient discouragement if activity would prove too challenging. Despite these challenges, 89% supported integrating physical activity into glioma care, and 56% expressed a need for specific guidelines. While professionals believe in the benefits for symptom management and quality of life, 62% were neutral about the strength of supporting evidence.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this sample, physical activity is frequently discussed in glioma care, but recommendations are mostly inappropriate due to limited knowledge, resources, and guidance. Existing guidelines are rarely applied in practice. Future research should accumulate evidence, develop tailored guidelines, and equip professionals with tools to truly integrate physical activity into practice.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/nop\/npag020","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,24]],"date-time":"2026-02-24T12:42:54Z","timestamp":1771936974000},"page":"685-693","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Promoting physical activity in glioma patients: Insights from Dutch healthcare professionals"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"13","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0006-0110-6861","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Marieke E C","family":"Blom","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , Amsterdam,","place":["The Netherlands"]},{"name":"Cancer Center Amsterdam, Brain Tumor Center , Amsterdam,","place":["The 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