Feasibility and acceptability of a parent-child intervention to improve step count in childhood cancer survivors exposed to cardiotoxic therapy: The STEP UP for FAMILIES Study.

Danielle Novetsky Friedman Jessica A LaveryChaya S MoskowitzIsabella GordonJaime GillilandJessica ScottDeborah DiotalleviElaine PottengerNadia WilsonZoltan AntalSameera Ramjan Stephen A Sands

Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2024)

Despite high ratings of acceptability among participants, difficulties with sustained adherence and retention were encountered in this parent-child gamification intervention. Alternate, tailored designs should be considered in the future.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
mental health
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stem cells
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weight loss