ArticleFrontiers in oncology2025
Telemedicine-based adapted physical activity programs for pediatric oncology patients in active oncological care: a feasibility study.
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- Gait and Functional Movement Quality Improvements Following an Individualized Exercise Program in Pediatric Hemato-Oncological Patients.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Implementing exercise interventions in pediatric oncology: an expert consensus framework from the FORTEe project.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Precision-based exercise protocols for children with cancer: a methodological approach from the European FORTEe research project.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Status Quo analysis of an exercise therapy care model in pediatric oncology during acute therapy: perspectives from patients, parents, siblings, and staff.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Identifying Key Factors in Adherence and Dropouts in Active Physiotherapy in Children with Acute Leukemia: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background: Survival rates for pediatric hematological malignancies have significantly improved over the last 50 years. However, children undergoing cancer treatment face long- term health challenges, including musculoskeletal impairments and reduced physical activity levels, which contribute to poorer quality of life (QoL) and elevated cardiovascular risks. Barriers to accessing traditional physical activity and rehabilitation programs necessitate innovative approaches like telemedicine-based interventions. Objective: The primary objective was to evaluate the feasibility and adherence of a telemedicine-integrated adapted physical activity (APA) program in pediatric oncology patients. Effectiveness, in terms of functional and psychosocial outcomes, was considered as an exploratory secondary endpoint. Although some statistically significant findings were observed, these results should be interpreted as supportive evidence and not as definitive proof of effectiveness. Methods: The study included children and adolescents (5-18 years) with onco-hematological conditions. Participants underwent baseline (Pre-APA) and six-month (post-APA) assessments using different functional tests and validated QoL evaluation tools (PedsQL Results: Eighteen subjects (8 female, median age 12 years) were included. The APA program demonstrated high adherence (median 77.08%). Preliminary improvements were observed in QoL (PedsQL Conclusion: Telemedicine-based APA programs are a feasible and effective approach for enhancing QoL and functional capacity in pediatric oncology patients. These preliminary findings support the integration of digital health solutions in long-term survivorship care, though larger studies are needed to confirm these results.
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