An integrated experiential training programme with coaching to promote physical activity, and reduce fatigue among children with cancer: A randomised controlled trial

Lam, Katherine Ka Wai; Chung, Joanne Wai Yee; Ho, Kin-Fai; Chiu, Sau Ying; Lam, H.S.; Chan, Godfrey Chi-Fung

doi:10.1016/j.pec.2018.07.008

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“…These results are in accordance with findings revealing benefits on fatigue and HRQOL in adult cancer patients (51,52). The present results confirm the findings of Lam et al (53) who observed benefits on fatigue and HRQOL after an exercise intervention lasting 6 months during childhood cancer treatment. As in CCPs, the evidence level in this field is low (10, 11) the present results provide important evidence for positive effects of exercise training on fatigue and HRQOL in CCPs.…”

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Benefits of Exercise Training for Children and Adolescents Undergoing Cancer Treatment: Results From the Randomized Controlled MUCKI Trial

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Benefits of Exercise Training for Children and Adolescents Undergoing Cancer Treatment: Results From the Randomized Controlled MUCKI Trial

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“…This approach considers the child's unique barriers to physical activity and acknowledges the importance of psychological factors in mediating participation in physical activity 39,41 . Examples can be found across both healthy and chronic disease populations, 42‐44 such as the use of activity monitors for motivation and self‐monitoring in breast cancer populations 45 …”

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“…Early literature on physical activity interventions for children during acute cancer treatment focused on exercise prescription strategies that address physical impairments 9,56 . More recently, promising examples of complex intervention design have emerged in the acute pediatric cancer setting, but more work needs to be done to ensure the strategies used are theoretically informed, feasible, and address factors beyond the child and family unit 18,43,57 . Based on our results, barriers to physical activity are specific to the individual and can include factors that extend beyond the child.…”

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Physical activity for children undergoing acute cancer treatment: A qualitative study of parental perspectives

Grimshaw

Taylor

Méchinaud

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Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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Background:Little is known about how to facilitate participation in physical activity among children receiving acute cancer treatment.Objective: To understand the parental perspectives on physical activity for children during acute cancer treatment and explore strategies to overcome physical inactivity. Methods:A qualitative study was completed. Data were collected via semistructured interviews with parents of children (aged 4-18 years) who were in their first nine months of cancer treatment.Data were analyzed thematically.Results: Twenty parents were interviewed. A childhood cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment were described as setting in motion a spiral of physical inactivity. Parents identified movement restrictions as a result of commencing treatment and the hospital environment as factors initiating this decline. Parents described the subsequent impact of movement restrictions on their child over time including loss of independence, isolation, and low motivation. These three consequences further contributed to an inability and unwillingness to be physically active. Parents responded in a variety of ways to their child's inactivity, and many were motivated to overcome the barriers to physical activity yet exhibited a reduced capacity to do so. Suggested intervention strategies highlighted the need for comprehensive support from the organization providing treatment. Conclusions:Reasons for reduced physical activity in children receiving acute treatment for cancer are complex and multifactorial. Inactivity cannot be addressed by children and parents alone but requires support from the oncology team through changes to the environment, services, and policies to promote physical activity. These findings may be used to inform targeted, effective, and feasible physical activity interventions. K E Y W O R D Scancer, child, exercise, parents, pediatric, physical activity, qualitative

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“…The age of the participants ranged from three to 34 years old. Four studies targeted adolescents and/or young adults (11-34 years old) [21][22][23][24], seven included children and adolescents (4-20 years old) [25][26][27][28][29][30][31] and three were designed for the caregivers of younger children (3-13 years old) [32][33][34]. No studies included families of children younger than 3 years of age.…”

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“…Participants in nine studies were survivors [21-24, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33], whereas the remaining five studies recruited children undergoing treatment [25,27,30,32,34].…”

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Behavioural interventions targeting physical activity and diet behaviours in pediatric oncology: A Scoping Review

Demers

Brochu

Higgins

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As the effects of cancer and its treatment have long-lasting negative impacts on the health and quality of life of survivors, there is a need to explore new avenues to optimize long-term patient outcomes in pediatric oncology. Therefore, this scoping review aims to report on the state of the evidence on the use and effects of behavioural interventions targeting physical activity and diet behaviours in pediatric oncology. Fourteen quantitative studies were included. Studies evaluated a combination of two or three different modalities, including education (n=11), physical activity (n=6), psychosocial support or training (n=6), reward system (n=2) and adventure-based activities (n=1). Overall, behavioural interventions in pediatric oncology appear beneficial; however, no conclusive evidence favouring specific interventions were identified.

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An integrated experiential training programme with coaching to promote physical activity, and reduce fatigue among children with cancer: A randomised controlled trial

Cited by 41 publications

References 20 publications

Benefits of Exercise Training for Children and Adolescents Undergoing Cancer Treatment: Results From the Randomized Controlled MUCKI Trial

Benefits of Exercise Training for Children and Adolescents Undergoing Cancer Treatment: Results From the Randomized Controlled MUCKI Trial

Physical activity for children undergoing acute cancer treatment: A qualitative study of parental perspectives

Behavioural interventions targeting physical activity and diet behaviours in pediatric oncology: A Scoping Review

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