Investigating Physical Activity Patterns and Contributing Factors in Pediatric Leukemia Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Cross-Sectional Analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Investigating Physical Activity Patterns and Contributing Factors in Pediatric Leukemia Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • By

  • Yuchen Chu

  • Rui Zhang

  • Chen Sun

  • Wanhua Ren

  • Peiying Wang

  • Tianxin Liu

  • Yunfeng Li

  • April 23, 2026

  • 0 min

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    Physical activity is crucial for the recovery of children with leukemia undergoing chemotherapy, yet their activity levels are typically low.

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    The study analyzed 205 pediatric leukemia patients, revealing that only 9.3% met the criteria for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

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    Key factors influencing physical activity included chemotherapy phase, symptom burden, maternal support, and exercise self-efficacy.

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    The findings suggest that clinical interventions should be tailored to treatment phases and emphasize family engagement.

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    Enhancing physical activity in pediatric leukemia patients can improve their quality of life and mitigate treatment-related adverse effects.

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Investigating Physical Activity Patterns and Contributing Factors in Pediatric Leukemia Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • by Yuchen Chu, Rui Zhang, Chen Sun, Wanhua Ren, Peiying Wang, Tianxin Liu, Yunfeng Li

  • April 23, 2026

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