Feasibility of FitSurvivor: A technology-enhanced group-based fitness intervention for adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study evaluated the feasibility of a technology-enhanced group-based fitness intervention for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Procedure

AYA survivors ages 13-25 years were randomized to the intervention (eight in-person group sessions with mobile app and FitBit followed by 4 weeks of app and FitBit only) or waitlist control. Assessments were at 0, 2, 3, 6, and 9 months. Feasibility was evaluated by enrollment, retention, attendance, app engagement, and satisfaction. Secondary outcomes included physical activity, muscular strength/endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness, health-related quality of life, and fatigue.

Results

A total of 354 survivors were mailed participation letters; 68 (19%) were screened, of which 56 were el

SUBMITTER: Devine KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7674223 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature