A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Tailored Multicomponent Rehabilitation Program for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors have unique needs, yet few tailored rehabilitation programs exist. CaRE-AYA is an 8-week multidimensional rehabilitation program for AYAs that targets impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions and comprises an individualized exercise prescription and weekly group-based exercise and self-management education.

Methods

We conducted a single-arm multi-method pragmatic feasibility study evaluating CaRE-AYA's feasibility, acceptability, and safety (primary outcomes) and assessed disability, physical functioning, mental health, and social functioning at baseline (T0), immediately post-intervention (T1), and 3 months post-intervention (T2).

Results

Twenty-five participants (median age: 32.8, 7

SUBMITTER: Corke L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11988022 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature