IMPACT: IMplementation of Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents on Treatment

Effectiveness and Implementation of Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents on Treatment for Cancer and/or Blood Diseases

Physical activity can enhance well-being among youth diagnosed with oncological or hematological diseases. We developed a tailored, 1:1, online physical activity program (i.e., IMPACT), to promote physical activity in this cohort. The proposed single-group, mixed-methods project will assess the effect of IMPACT and explore markers of implementation.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Children or adolescents between the ages of 5-18 years at enrollment and at least one parent (defined as a caregiver; biological or otherwise)
2. Diagnosed with any oncological and/or hematological diagnosis
3. Currently receiving or scheduled to receive any treatment for any oncological and/or hematological diagnosis or completed treatment <3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Completed all treatment for their oncological or hematological diagnosis >3 months
2. Unable to participate in physical activity as assessed by the patients' healthcare team or physical activity specialist
3. Parent and/or patient cannot understand verbal English
4. Parent is unwilling to be present (i.e., at home, in the same room depending on participant age and functional ability) during the physical activity sessions (required to ensure safety of the child/adolescent)