scholarly journals Physical activity and fitness in childhood cancer survivors: A scoping review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew D. Wogksch ◽  
Chelsea G. Goodenough ◽  
Emily R. Finch ◽  
Robyn E. Partin ◽  
Kirsten K. Ness
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals A scoping review to map the concept, content, and outcome of wilderness programs for childhood cancer survivors

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. e0243908
Author(s):  
Mats Jong ◽  
E. Anne Lown ◽  
Winnie Schats ◽  
Michelle L. Mills ◽  
Heather R. Otto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adventure Therapy ◽  
Wilderness Programs ◽  
Wide Range

Objectives Systematic mapping of the concept, content, and outcome of wilderness programs for childhood cancer survivors. Design Scoping review. Search strategy Searches were performed in 13 databases and the grey literature. Included studies describe participation of childhood cancer survivors in wilderness programs where the role of nature had a contextual and therapeutic premise. At least two authors independently performed screening, data extraction and analysis. Results Database searches yielded 1848 articles, of which 15 met the inclusion criteria. The majority of programs (73%) employed adventure therapy. Five activity categories were identified as components of wilderness programs: challenge/risk, free time/leisure, experiential learning, physical activity and psychotherapeutic activities. A majority of the participating childhood cancer survivors were female, white, aged 8–40 years, with a wide range of cancer diagnoses. Reported outcomes included increased social involvement, self-esteem, self-confidence, self-efficacy, social support, and physical activity. Key gaps identified included the absence of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), lack of studies on long-term effects, lack of information on the multicultural aspects of programs, and missing information on engagement in nature activities after the program ended. Conclusions This scoping review guides childhood cancer survivors, their families, practitioners, clinicians and researchers in the development and optimization of wilderness programs for childhood cancer survivors. In addition, it informs the utilization of these programs, and identifies gaps in the evidence base of wilderness programs. It is recommended that future study reporting on wilderness programs include more detail and explicitly address the role of nature in the program. Performing RCTs on wilderness programs is challenging, as they occur in real-life contexts in which participants cannot be blinded. Creative solutions in the design of pragmatic trials and mixed method studies are thus needed for further investigation of the effectiveness and safety of wilderness programs in childhood cancer survivors.

scholarly journals Vigorous physical activity and mental health—Associations suggest a link among childhood cancer survivors

Cancer ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 125 (17) ◽  
pp. 2923-2925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R. Bail ◽  
Wendy Demark‐Wahnefried
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Diet and Physical Activity in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Review of the Literature

2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda R. Stolley ◽  
Jacqueline Restrepo ◽  
Lisa K. Sharp
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity

The Effect of Physical Activity on the Mental and Physical Health of Childhood Cancer Survivors

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 367
Author(s):  
Naama W. Constantini ◽  
Meital AZAR ◽  
Ronen Reuveny ◽  
Michal Yalon ◽  
Avshalom Koren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

scholarly journals Early Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions in Childhood Cancer Survivors

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Fang Zhang ◽  
Michael J. Kelly ◽  
Aviva Must
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Early Nutrition ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

scholarly journals Physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors in childhood cancer survivors

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan E. Slater ◽  
Julie A. Ross ◽  
Aaron S. Kelly ◽  
Donald R. Dengel ◽  
James S. Hodges ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors
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