A5090657045- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Family Support in Illness
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Physical Activity and Health
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Health Policy Implementation Science
University of the Fraser Valley
2021-2025
University of Calgary
2012-2025
British Columbia Children's Hospital
2024
University of Ottawa
2014-2021
Straumann (Switzerland)
2015
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the barriers and motives experienced by women attending an 8-week group-based physical activity program offered in community following treatment for breast cancer.Seven were interviewed during first last week program. Data analyzed using thematic analysis.Factors that hindered women's continued participation could be subdivided into situational barriers, which encompassed (i.e., distance center traffic) institutional factors competing...
To examine the discrepancy between survivor-parent and sibling-parent reports of health-related quality life (HRQL) level agreement (i.e., correlation) child survivor sibling) parent-proxy HRQL.Fifty-one families participated. Pediatric cancer survivors (49% male; 6-18 years age) one sibling (47% 9-18 completed a measure their HRQL. As well, parent (14% 27-65 from each family proxy report children's Consensus was determined through scores, siblings) self-reports total HRQL, physical,...
Abstract Physical activity (PA) and exercise are safe beneficial for children adolescents affected by cancer. Yet, this population is not active enough to receive benefits. PA guideline recommendation statements can support individual behavior practice change. The purpose of project was develop the international Pediatric Oncology Exercise Guidelines (iPOEG), comprised statements, promote among Guideline development procedures, stakeholder engagement strategies, Delphi technique were used....
Background Increasing rates of survival present a new set psychosocial and physical challenges for children undergoing treatment cancer. Physical activity (PA) has been shown to be safe effective strategy mitigate the significant burden cancer its treatments, with yoga increasingly gaining recognition as gentle alternative. The purpose this study was determine feasibility benefits 12-week community-based intervention on health-related quality life (HRQL), select fitness outcomes PA levels...
Background Yoga may reduce negative cancer- and treatment-related effects help improve a range of outcomes, including flexibility, mindfulness, quality life among adults affected by cancer. Yet there is little evidence for the role yoga young (18–39 years)
Reviews exploring social support in physical activity for specific adult populations are numerous. There is a need to synthesize knowledge and translate evidence into practical strategies enhance activity. The objective of this overview reviews was supportive contexts populations. Standardized guidelines conducting reporting were followed. Twenty-three identified, data summarized narratively. Supportive categorized nine functions: feeling welcomed included, making fun, modeling activity,...
ABSTRACT Introduction Women report lower levels of physical activity (PA) postpartum due to numerous barriers engagement such as lack time, energy, motivation, social support, and fatigue. Despite these noted barriers, PA recommendations are universal do not allow for a tailored approach. Therefore, we assessed the acceptability, feasibility, impact individualized guidance. Method Participants measured heart rate variability (HRV) 3 min every morning 2 wk. These baseline measures were used...
Abstract Background Young adults affected by cancer face physical and psychological challenges desire online supportive care. Yoga can be delivered may improve outcomes. Yet, yoga has rarely been studied with young cancer. To address this, an 8-week intervention was developed, a pilot study deemed necessary to explore feasibility, acceptability, implementation, potential benefits. Methods A mixed-methods, single-arm hybrid effectiveness-implementation evaluating the conducted. Feasibility...
Abstract Background Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors (i.e. individuals diagnosed with between 15 39 years who completed treatment) may benefit from physical activity. Yet, few researchers have explored the effects of activity on psychological outcomes among AYA survivors. A pilot study exploring feasibility acceptability a intervention proposed trial methods to inform definitive randomized controlled (RCT) is therefore necessary fill this gap. Methods two-arm, mixed-methods...
Physical activity is a beneficial, yet complex, health behavior. To ensure more people experience the benefits of physical activity, we develop and test interventions to promote its associated benefits. Nevertheless, continue see certain groups who choose not to, or are unable take part in research, resulting "recruitment bias." In fact, (and others) seemingly missing large segments doing little research equity-deserving populations. So, how can better address recruitment bias conduct? Based...
OPINION article Front. Oncol., 12 July 2013Sec. Pediatric Oncology Volume 3 - 2013 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2013.00173
Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is an integral part of healthcare for the general population and individuals with psychiatric disorders. However, PA significantly more complex related to both healthy (e.g., reduced anxiety depressive symptoms) unhealthy outcomes intrusive, repetitive thoughts that lead abnormally high levels PA) among women eating disorder (ED). Consequently, many professionals recommend abstinence from during ED treatment. Despite this, may remain engaged in...
Adults with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience debilitating symptoms that may be mitigated by boxing. Yet, attrition from boxing programs is problematic. Understanding whether PD-specific can enhance motivation to remain physically active important. This study investigated adults' experiences within a program and explored their perspectives on how the has influenced physical activity motivational processes using self-determination theory (SDT) lens.Nine adults PD who took part in Boxing 4...
Abstract Background Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is an intensive therapy used to improve survivorship and cure various oncologic diseases. However, this associated with high mortality rates numerous negative side-effects. The recovery of the immune system a special concern plays key role in success treatment. In healthy populations it known that exercise important regulation, but little about hematological immunological children undergoing hematopoietic transplant. primary...