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