Abstract

Limited evidence suggests that adventure therapy (AT) may be effective in improving physical and psychological health of child, adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients. This systematic review examines the evidence on AT intervention for child and AYA cancer patients to inform the design of future research and clinical practice.

Author Details

Hoi Yee Lau, SN; Ying Tung Chan, SN; Winnie Lui, SN; Chi Wo Cheung, SN; Wai Yan Chan, SN; Wen Lam Dai, SN; Yuk Sze Jacqueline Chane Thu, SN; Ka Ching To, SN; Hui Lin Cheng, PhD -- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

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Lead Author Affiliation

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

Study Design/Type

Systematic Review

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adventure Therapy, Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients, Cancer Patients, Hong Kong

Conference Name

31st International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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Adventure therapy for child, adolescent, and young adult cancer patients: A systematic review

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Limited evidence suggests that adventure therapy (AT) may be effective in improving physical and psychological health of child, adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients. This systematic review examines the evidence on AT intervention for child and AYA cancer patients to inform the design of future research and clinical practice.