ArticlePloS one2017
Objectively measured versus self-reported physical activity in children and adolescents with cancer.
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- The effect of physical activity on health-related outcomes in children and adolescents with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Pooled it
- Fitbit-Based Interventions for Healthy Lifestyle Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Pooled it
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- Exercise Preferences in Young Adults with Cancer-The YOUEX Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Trial
- Measurements and Digital Technology Solutions to Monitor Physical Activity in Patients With Pediatric Cancer: Scoping Review.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
- Sedentary behavior and physical activity in survivors of childhood hodgkin lymphoma: a cross-cectional study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Are teenagers in Kenya physically active? The nexus between physical activity and nutrition status of Kenyan teenagers: A cross-sectional study.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Feasibility, Barriers, and Facilitators of Long-Term Physical Activity Tracking During Treatment: Interview Study Among Childhood Cancer Patients.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2025Article
- Accelerometry-based assessment of physical activity and sedentary behavior in adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia and their healthy peers.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- The association of objectively measured sedentary time with asthma in US youth: A glimpse into the connection between obesity and asthma.Pediatric pulmonology · 2023Article
- Self-reported physical activity behaviors of childhood cancer survivors: comparison to a general adolescent population in Korea.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Physical activity behaviors in cancer survivors treated with neurotoxic chemotherapy.Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology · 2023Article
- The Physical Activity and Fitness in Childhood Cancer Survivors (PACCS) Study: Protocol for an International Mixed Methods Study.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
- Fruit and vegetable consumption, leisure-time physical activity, and sedentary behavior among children and adolescent students in Uganda.Food science & nutrition · 2019Article
- Association Between Self-Reported and Objective Activity Levels by Demographic Factors: Ecological Momentary Assessment Study in Children.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2018Article
- Feasibility and effects of a home-based intervention using activity trackers on achievement of individual goals, quality of life and motor performance in patients with paediatric cancer.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveExisting research recognizes low levels of physical activity in pediatric patients with cancer, but much uncertainty exists about their capability to self-reflect physical activity levels. The objective of this study was to compare results of subjective self-reports and objective accelerometers regarding levels of daily walking as well as moderate-to-vigorous physical activities.
methodsResults of the objective assessment tool StepWatchTM Activity Monitor and self-reporting with a standardized questionnaire were compared in 28 children and adolescents during cancer treatment.
resultsThe patients were 13.8±2.8 years of age and 3.4±2.0 months after cancer diagnosis. The Bland-Altman plots indicated a fairly symmetrical under- and over-estimation for daily minutes of walking with the limits of agreement ranging from -100.8 to 87.3 min (d = -6.7 min). Mean difference for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was almost zero but limits of agreement are ranging from -126.8 to 126.9 min. The comparison for the days with at least 60 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity showed a marked difference with 3.0±2.6 self-reported days versus only 0.1±0.4 measured days.
conclusionsThese findings suggest that physical activity in pediatric cancer patients should preferably be assessed with objective methods. Greater efforts are needed to implement supervised exercise interventions during treatment incorporating methods to improve self-reflection of physical activity.
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