A scoping review to map the concept, content, and outcome of wilderness programs for childhood cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Systematic mapping of the concept, content, and outcome of wilderness programs for childhood cancer survivors.

Design

Scoping review.

Search strategy

Searches were performed in 13 databases and the grey literature. Included studies describe participation of childhood cancer survivors in wilderness programs where the role of nature had a contextual and therapeutic premise. At least two authors independently performed screening, data extraction and analysis.

Results

Database searches yielded 1848 articles, of which 15 met the inclusion criteria. The majority of programs (73%) employed adventure therapy. Five activity categories were identified as components of wilderness programs: challenge/risk, free time/leisure, experiential learning, physical activ

SUBMITTER: Jong M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7787391 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature