Psychosocial, health-promotion, and neurocognitive interventions for survivors of childhood cancer: A systematic review.

Abstract

Interventions using delivery methods varying from traditional counseling to computers achieved moderate to strong efficacy and merit replication. Survivor needs related to transition to adult-oriented health care and school reentry were not addressed by existing interventions. This review also revealed the absence of health behavior interventions for survivors in middle childhood and late adolescence. Intervention formats that are cost-effective and reduce participant burden should be prioritized for further testing. To broaden the reach and appeal of interventions, alternative delivery methods, such as mobile phone software applications, should be evaluated.

Lifestyle behavior interventions delivered using technology in childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors: A systematic review

“…A recent review of health behavior in childhood and AYA cancer survivor interventions confirmed an absence of interventions designed to impact health behaviors in younger cancer survivors (<8 years of age) and virtually no engagement by parents, who are critical to child behavior change . This review concluded with a recommendation for intervention delivery with mobile technologies as a strategy to increase reach and decrease costs.…”

“…Indeed, a major barrier to participation in a lifestyle behavior change programs is distance to program . In a review of childhood and AYA cancer survivors interventions, approaches that were incorporated with routine medical visits or took place over the phone or using a computer had the highest consent rates …”

Health Behavior Change Interventions for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review

“…[23][24][25] However, until very recently, TYA-aged cancer survivors have been largely neglected within health behavior research. As a result, very little is currently understood about the best setting and timing to initiate lifestyle intervention among young people affected by cancer.…”

A randomized controlled trial of a group intervention for siblings of children with cancer: Changes in symptoms of anxiety in siblings and caregivers

“…Participating siblings did not differ significantly from nonparticipants on age, gender, and distance from the center. Group attendance (defined as attending more than 75% of the sessions) was moderate to high (76% and 82% in EG and CG, respectively) . Retention rates were strong (93% and 87% at 8‐wk and 3‐mo follow‐up) Table S1.…”

“…Group attendance (defined as attending more than 75% of the sessions) was moderate to high (76% and 82% in EG and CG, respectively) . Retention rates were strong (93% and 87% at 8‐wk and 3‐mo follow‐up) Table S1. presents the characteristics of the sample at baseline.…”