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Behavioural interventions targeting physical activity and diet behaviours in pediatric oncology: A Scoping Review
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  • Catherine Demers,
  • Annie Brochu,
  • Johanne Higgins,
  • Isabelle Gélinas
Catherine Demers
McGill University

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Annie Brochu
CHU Ste-Justine
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Johanne Higgins
Université de Montréal Faculté de Médecine
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Isabelle Gélinas
McGill University
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Abstract

As the effects of cancer and its treatment have long-lasting negative impacts on the health and quality of life of survivors, there is a need to explore new avenues to optimize long-term patient outcomes in pediatric oncology. Therefore, this scoping review aims to report on the state of the evidence on the use and effects of behavioural interventions targeting physical activity and diet behaviours in pediatric oncology. Fourteen quantitative studies were included. Studies evaluated a combination of two or three different modalities, including education (n=11), physical activity (n=6), psychosocial support or training (n=6), reward system (n=2) and adventure-based activities (n=1).  Overall, behavioural interventions in pediatric oncology appear beneficial; however, no conclusive evidence favouring specific interventions were identified.
16 Jul 2020Submission Checks Completed
16 Jul 2020Assigned to Editor
16 Jul 2020Submitted to Pediatric Blood & Cancer
17 Jul 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
17 Aug 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
17 Aug 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Major
15 Nov 20201st Revision Received
15 Nov 2020Assigned to Editor
15 Nov 2020Submission Checks Completed
16 Nov 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
07 Dec 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
10 Dec 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Major
10 Mar 2021Submission Checks Completed
10 Mar 2021Assigned to Editor
10 Mar 20212nd Revision Received
11 Mar 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
12 Apr 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
12 Apr 2021Editorial Decision: Accept