RT journal article
T1 Experiences, behaviours, and perspectives of young cancer survivors on physical activity
A1 Thomas, Ewan
A1 Di Bartolo, Luca
A1 Galioto, Marina
A1 Seminara, Domiziana
A1 Pusa, Susanna
A1 Baxter, Rebecca
A1 Ortega Gómez, Sonia
A1 Jiménez Pavón, David
A1 Vantarakis, Apostolos
A1 Tavares, Paula
A1 Campos, Maria Joào
A1 Thaller, Petra
A1 Thaller, Joshua
A1 Papakonstantinou, Sofia
A1 Kirkar, Musa
A1 Vivirito, Sara
A1 Glorioso, Francesca
A1 Iannitto, Ennio
A1 Lo Mauro, Mario
A1 Bianco, Antonino
A2 Didáctica de la Educación FísicaPlástica y Musical
K1 Exercise
K1 Family nursing
K1 Social support
K1 Healthy lifestyle
AB This narrative review aimed to identify young cancer survivors’ behaviours, experiences, and perspectives concerning physical activity, and identify useful strategies for promoting a healthy lifestyle. A manual search on the following databases was conducted: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The search was conducted between June 1, 2023, and April 12, 2024. Articles published from database inception up to April 12, 2024, were retrieved. Articles published in any language were considered. Perspectives including ideas, perceived barriers, and facilitators have been identified. Young cancer survivors seem to engage in physical activity as a useful coping strategy to regain normality and keep healthy after the cancer diagnosis. Although emotional and social support seems fundamental to increase participation, several other factors, including physical limitations, fatigue, sex, cancer type, and socio-economic status can influence physical activity participation. For those engaged in physical activity, the preferred activities are walking, biking, going to the gym, and exercising at home, while the least preferred are exercising at the hospital or boot camp-based exercises. Yoga is more frequently chosen by those still under treatment. Young cancer survivors appear to have unique needs different from those of adult cancer survivors. Mode of treatment delivery, increased awareness concerning the effects of physical activity, including families and friends, connecting survivors, and providing social support together with increasing motivation are key strategies for the promotion of physical activity in young cancer survivors. Fitness and healthcare professionals should consider these aspects to increase young cancer survivors' involvement in physical activities.
PB Elsevier Ltd
SN 2405-8440
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35867
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35867
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 11-nov-2026