Facilitators and barriers to physical activity in leukaemia patients
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Parents’ perspectives of facilitators and barriers to physical activity in children with leukaemia.
IRAS ID
251087
Contact name
Lorna Campbell
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Leeds Beckett University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 14 days
Research summary
This study explores physical activity experiences of children with leukaemia from perspectives of parents and guardians. Physical activity is positively related to body weight management, cardiopulmonary fitness, mental well-being and decreased risk of premature mortality. In 2017, Rueegg et al. suggested that regular physical activity could potentially decrease the risks of late adverse effects associated with leukaemia treatment. However, despite the benefits, levels continue to decline among this population.\n\nChildren are encouraged to participate in activities from a wide source of influences. A major source of influence comes from parents and guardians. If they are well informed about the importance of maintaining activity levels during this period, they can help to better facilitate it. If not, they can be considered barriers to physical activity participation.\n\nThe understanding of this topic is essential in the health sector as it will allow professionals to realise what it is they need to do in order to advice parents and guardians about the important role physical activity has during childhood leukaemia treatment.\n
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/YH/0127
Date of REC Opinion
24 Apr 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion