13 Feb Indicative Intervention Programmes
Pediatric cancer survivors Engaging in Exercise for Recovery (PEER)
This is a program for children ages 2 – 17 who have been diagnosed with any type or stage of cancer, cancer survivors and their siblings. It first took place in 2012 by a multidisciplinary team and the main aim is to improve quality of life, encouraging children to become physically active.
Yoga Thrive for Youth (YTY)
These are 12-week yoga session programs for children diagnosed with any type or stage of cancer, cancer survivors and their siblings. Their goal is to improve patients' quality of life by increasing physical well-being, cultivating self-confidence and promoting creativity and relaxation.
The VIE study
The study assessed the feasibility of carrying out exercise as part of a multidimensional intervention in paediatric oncology patients. The intervention group was followed for more than 2 years. The study highlights the need for evaluation through psychological and physical tests to better understand and ultimately for health professionals to encourage patients and their families to participate in such programmes.
Quality of Life in Motion (QLIM) study
This was an exercise and psychology intervention involving oncology patients aged 8-18 years who had been treated with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy at least 1 year previously. The intervention consisted of 12 weeks of combined resistance training and aerobic training (twice a week for 45 minutes). The psychological component involved 6 60-minute sessions based on the cognitive behavioural approach. It was therefore shown that participation in physical activity programmes and quality of life improvements were likely to be maintained or enhanced.