Jessica A Ovans1, Mary C Hooke, Anne E Bendel, Lynn R Tanner. 1. Children's Minnesota (Drs Ovans, Hooke, and Bendel and Ms Tanner), Minneapolis, Minnesota; University of Minnesota School of Nursing (Dr Hooke), Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Abstract
PURPOSE:Children with brain tumors (BTs) experience fatigue and decreased quality of life (QOL). Physical activity (PA) is recommended during and after cancer treatment. We explored whether a fitness tracker intervention combined with tailored coaching by a physical therapist (PT) increased PA and QOL and decreased fatigue in children with BTs. METHODS:Participants were 7 to 18 years' old, within 2 years of diagnosis, and received a 12-weekPA intervention using a fitness tracker combined with 5 PT coaching sessions. Steps/day measured by Fitbit and self-reports of QOL, fatigue, and PA were evaluated at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. RESULTS: Participants had nonsignificant increase in steps/day. Total fatigue, general, and sleep/rest subscales improved while cognitive fatigue and QOL remained unchanged. Higher steps/day were associated with lower fatigue. CONCLUSION: This is a feasible intervention that may contribute to an increase in PA and improve fatigue in children with BTs.
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PURPOSE:Children with brain tumors (BTs) experience fatigue and decreased quality of life (QOL). Physical activity (PA) is recommended during and after cancer treatment. We explored whether a fitness tracker intervention combined with tailored coaching by a physical therapist (PT) increased PA and QOL and decreased fatigue in children with BTs. METHODS:Participants were 7 to 18 years' old, within 2 years of diagnosis, and received a 12-week PA intervention using a fitness tracker combined with 5 PT coaching sessions. Steps/day measured by Fitbit and self-reports of QOL, fatigue, and PA were evaluated at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. RESULTS:Participants had nonsignificant increase in steps/day. Total fatigue, general, and sleep/rest subscales improved while cognitive fatigue and QOL remained unchanged. Higher steps/day were associated with lower fatigue. CONCLUSION: This is a feasible intervention that may contribute to an increase in PA and improve fatigue in children with BTs.
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