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Accuracy of perceived physical activity and fitness levels among childhood cancer survivors.

Lauren HaDavid MizrahiRichard J CohnDavid SimarClaire E WakefieldChristina Signorelli
Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2021)
Our results reveal that many survivors are not accurate when perceiving their physical activity and fitness levels. Emphasising the need for objective fitness assessments, and patient education in clinical practice may support survivors to accurately perceive their physical activity and fitness levels, thus improving health behaviours.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • clinical practice
  • body mass index
  • body composition
  • public health
  • mental health
  • risk assessment
  • quality improvement
  • case report
  • depressive symptoms
  • social media