Regular exercise improves the well-being of parents of children with cancer.

Gail C HallidayGordon C P MilesJulie A MarshRishi S KotechaAngela J Alessandri

Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2017)

Mental health benefits of a pedometer-based exercise intervention for parents of children with cancer were identified. Such programs should be included in a holistic approach to improve the psychological outcomes of parents whose children are receiving treatment for cancer.

Keyphrases

papillary thyroid
mental health
young adults
squamous cell
randomized controlled trial
high intensity
physical activity
public health
lymph node metastasis
squamous cell carcinoma
childhood cancer
depressive symptoms
adipose tissue
mental illness
body composition
combination therapy