Activity and quality of life in children and adolescents with cancer
Um estudo transversal
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https://doi.org/10.34019/2179-3700.2022.v22.37885Keywords:
Cancer, Child, Adolescent, Activity, Quality of lifeAbstract
During and after childhood cancer treatment, multiple adverse effects can be observed, such as reduced physical fitness, muscle strength, presence of fatigue, limitations in participation, pain, nausea, sleep-related disorders, depression, and consequently poor quality of life. related to health, when compared to the healthy population. In the present cross-sectional study, 15 children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer in the 3 stages (post-diagnosis, treatment, and outpatient) and 30 typical participants matched by age and sex, both between 5 and 21 years old, participated. Personal and environmental information was collected and the activity and participation (PEDI-CAT) and pediatric quality of life (PedsQL) instruments were applied. A questionnaire produced by the team was applied to the cancer group, related to the treatment and physiotherapeutic follow-up. The data collection was carried out remotely, through video calls on the WhatsApp Messenger. It was observed that there were no statistical differences in the descriptive characteristics between the groups. Regarding the treatment and physiotherapeutic follow-up, we observed that it is focused on strengthening and respiratory exercises and performed mainly in the initial phase of treatment (hospitalization). A statistically significant difference was found between the groups in the mobility domain of the PEDI-CAT. It was found that there are losses in the quality of life of both groups, which may reflect the changes imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. We can conclude that the cancer group had a low ability in mobility performance (PEDI-CAT) when compared to the control group. Regarding physical therapy interventions, they are not being carried out focused on the task. However, the present study confirms a new possibility of action and vision in relation to clinical practice.
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