Walking inability in children during early treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: incidence and risk factors
Fifteen percent experienced walking inability at diagnosis and 28.3% temporarily stopped walking during early treatment. This is concerning because walking inability leads to isolation and loss of independence. Patients with younger age, decreasing weight and longer hospitalizations during the first month of treatment were at highest risk. Informing patients and parents about the occurrence of walking inability and studies on physiotherapy and nutritional interventions are indicated.
Authors
- Marta Fiocco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5588-0277)
- Inge M. van der Sluis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5822-7668)
- Patrick van der Torre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9697-2418)
- Wim J. E. Tissing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9101-507X)
- Emma J. Verwaaijen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1350-3363)
- Emma den Hartog (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6373-2625)
Institutions
- Leiden University (NL)
- Princess Máxima Center (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2025-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09365-1
- Primary Topic
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00