Cancer Medicine (Mar 2025)

Efficacy of the PanCareFollowUp eHealth Lifestyle Intervention for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer

  • Selina R. van denOever,
  • Eline Bouwman,
  • Helena J. H. van derPal,
  • Philippa C. Steensma,
  • Vera Araujo‐Soares,
  • Morven Brown,
  • Tomas Kepak,
  • Katerina Kepakova,
  • Marta Fiocco,
  • Lucy M. M. Fremouw,
  • Maria M. W. Koopman,
  • Raphaële R. L. vanLitsenburg,
  • Patrick van derTorre,
  • Joyce Wilbers,
  • Roderick Skinner,
  • Leontien C. M. Kremer,
  • Jacqueline Loonen,
  • Saskia M. F. Pluijm,
  • the PanCareFollowUp consortium

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70694
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 5
pp. n/a – n/a

Abstract

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ABSTRACT Purpose A healthy lifestyle may prevent or mitigate late effects in childhood, adolescent and young adult (CAYA) cancer survivors. To support survivors in adopting healthier behaviours, the PanCareFollowUp (PCFU) Lifestyle intervention was developed, encompassing 4 months of online lifestyle coaching aimed at achieving a personal lifestyle goal. The aims of this study were to (1) determine the efficacy of this intervention on lifestyle outcomes over time and (2) identify predictors for goal achievement. Patients and Methods Fifty‐eight survivors were enrolled. Outcomes were assessed at baseline (T0), after 4 months of coaching (T1) and after 4 months of follow‐up (T2). The primary outcome included the percentage of survivors successful in achieving and sustaining their goal, whereas secondary outcomes included differences in body mass index (BMI), diet and physical activity. To evaluate the adjusted, longitudinal effects on secondary outcomes, linear mixed models were estimated. Predictors for goal achievement were identified through logistic regression analysis. Results At T1 and T2, 68% and 76% of goals were achieved or sustained, respectively. Mean differences between T2 and T0 showed significant improvements in BMI (−0.5 kg/m2), diet (−0.6 points) and physical activity (+7.7 h/week). Estimation of multivariable models also showed positive effects. Participants with a lower BMI and fewer depressive feelings at baseline were more likely to achieve and/or sustain their goals at T2. Conclusion Findings suggest that the PCFU Lifestyle intervention supports survivors in making lifestyle changes. Results can be used to inform a subsequent randomised intervention study and integrate lifestyle coaching into care. Trial Registration: International Clinical Trial Registry Platform (ICTRP) number: NL8932 (ICTRP Search Portal [who. int]). Registered on 29 September 2020

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