SynthesisFrontiers in pediatrics2025
Parents' perceptions of physical activity for their children with cancer: a qualitative meta-synthesis.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of Mobile Health Interventions in Pediatric Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Pooled it
- Exploring physical activity experiences among children and adolescents during and beyond cancer treatment: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research.BMC cancer · 2026Pooled it
- Longitudinal changes in childhood cancer survivor body mass index during early survivorship: associations with caregiver health-related parenting behaviors and survivor health behaviors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: The the number of cases of cancer in children is increasing annually. Physical activity (PA) can enhance the future outcomes and quality of life of children with cancer. However, studies have shown that children with cancer have low levels of PA and that the majority don't adhere to the guidelines' recommendations for physical activity. Objective: The aim was to synthesize parents' perceptions of PA for their children with cancer and to explore barriers and facilitators, thereby providing a basis for promoting PA in children with cancer. Methods: The PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CINAHL and three Chinese databases were systematically searched. Qualitative empirical reports from the onset of the corresponding databases until October 2023 were included in the review. Two independent reviewers performed the review, carried out the data extraction process and evaluated the study quality. Findings: Six studies in all were included. Parents' perceptions of PA for their children with cancer were synthesized into the following three themes of analysis: (1) barriers to participation in PA; (2) facilitators of participation in PA; and (3) seeking support. Conclusion: Our study identified complex factors that influence physical activity participation in children with cancer, and these findings provide a focus for future interventions. Future research should further explore appropriate, targeted exercise intervention programs to promote children's participation in physical activity.
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