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ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2024

Availability and adaption of exercise programs in pediatric oncology during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: a nationwide follow-up survey of providers in Germany.

Sabine Kesting, Dominik Gaser, Jennifer Queisser, Miriam Götte, Irene von Luettichau, Christiane Peters, Renate Oberhoffer-Fritz, Gabriele Gauß

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Sabine KestingDepartment of Pediatrics and Children's Cancer Research Centre, Kinderklinik München Schwabing, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Dominik GaserDepartment of Pediatrics and Children's Cancer Research Centre, Kinderklinik München Schwabing, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Jennifer QueisserDepartment of Pediatrics and Children's Cancer Research Centre, Kinderklinik München Schwabing, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Miriam GötteClinic of Pediatrics III, Hematology and Oncology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany.
Irene von LuettichauDepartment of Pediatrics and Children's Cancer Research Centre, Kinderklinik München Schwabing, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Christiane PetersDepartment Health and Sport Sciences, Institute of Preventive Pediatrics, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Renate Oberhoffer-FritzDepartment Health and Sport Sciences, Institute of Preventive Pediatrics, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Gabriele GaußClinic of Pediatrics III, Hematology and Oncology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany.

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Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented major challenges to clinical practice and delivery of care programs throughout all health care systems. Exercise programs, that are implemented in most centers for pediatric oncology in Germany, are a relatively new care program however with high clinical impact and health benefits. Objective: The impact and consequences of the pandemic on the delivery and availability of exercise programs in Germany for pediatric cancer patients and survivors are unknown. A national survey analyzed restrictions, challenges and novel approaches of exercise program delivery and scientific research. Method: A two-stage online survey was distributed to providers of exercise programs (acute clinics, non-clinical institutions, rehabilitation facilities) via the established Network ActiveOncoKids. Data was collected during the pandemic in 2022 and 2023 using a combination of open and closed questions. Results: In total, Discussion: The findings highlight the adaptability, the demand and the potential of exercise programs in pediatric oncology. We assume that exercise professionals have used the pandemic-related challenges to review and modify existing concepts and made adaptations according to local conditions and novel tools for the provision of exercise programs. Nevertheless, a conspicuous lack of exercise-related care has become evident in certain patients and survivors. Further expansion of programs is imperative to address and accommodate all pertinent needs.

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adaptionschildhood cancerCOVID-19exercise programphysical activityrestrictionssurvey

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PMCPMC10995395

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