Heroes in motion – a six-year quality report and patient evaluation of a real-world exercise therapy program in pediatric oncology - Scorecard - MDSpire

Heroes in motion – a six-year quality report and patient evaluation of a real-world exercise therapy program in pediatric oncology

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  • Carolin Ohnmacht

  • Alina Kunder

  • Sina Benz

  • Tobias Feuchtinger

  • Alexander Puzik

  • June 9, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluating a Six-Year Quality Report on a Real-World Exercise Therapy Initiative for Pediatric Oncology Patients

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsExercise therapy as a component of tertiary prevention to support bio-psycho-social health. [Needs sourcing]
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • 457 patients participated in the HIM program over six years. [Ensure data is sourced]
  • High satisfaction rates: 74% in 2020 and 81% in 2025 reported being very satisfied. [Ensure data is sourced]
  • Increased family involvement following the introduction of the family-centered outpatient exercise program in 2023. [Needs sourcing]
  • Demand for more frequent sessions and improved exercise facilities was consistently expressed. [Needs sourcing]

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Integrate physical activity during and after cancer treatment as per German AWMF-S2k guideline. [Needs citation]

    Monitoring & Follow-up

    • Continuous process monitoring of exercise therapy implementation. [Needs sourcing]

    Risks

    • Inactivity increases the risk of long-term adverse outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and chronic pain. [Needs sourcing]

    Patient & Prescribing Data

    Children and adolescents with cancer, aged 1-24 years.

    Exercise therapy is recognized for its survival benefits and bio-psycho-social support.

    Clinical Best Practices

    • Provide individualized care and supervision in exercise therapy. [Needs sourcing]
    • Encourage family involvement in physical activity. [Needs sourcing]

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