Physical Activity in Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review.

Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7809033 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1538-0688 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0190535X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Oncol Nurs Forum Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: Pittsburgh, PA : Oncology Nursing Society
Original Publication: New York, Oncology Nursing Society.

Cancer Survivors* ; Neoplasms*; Exercise ; Humans ; Young Adult

Problem Identification: Physical activity, a precision health strategy, positively affects biopsychosocial health in adult cancer survivors. However, understanding its effects among young adult (YA) cancer survivors is limited. The purpose of this scoping review was to explore existing research on physical activity in YA cancer survivors.
Literature Search: CINAHL®, PubMed®, PsycINFO®, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched, producing 63 articles and 28 grey materials.
Data Evaluation: Data extraction, guided by the revised symptom management model, included research aims, sample, design, primary outcome measures, and effects of physical activity.
Synthesis: Findings of 35 review articles were reported under three main categories.
Implications for Research: Lack of clinical guidelines and limited research specific to YA cancer survivors hinders physical activity's use as a symptom management strategy. Research is needed that addresses the development and clinical implementation of physical activity guidelines.

Keywords: exercise oncology; physical activity; symptom management; young adult cancer survivors

Date Created: 20210218 Date Completed: 20210917 Latest Revision: 20210917

20240105

10.1188/21.ONF.184-194

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