The use of an augmented reality app to support an exercise intervention for children and young people with cancer: perspectives of users and exercise and healthcare professionals in the FORTEe trial
This study emphasises the potential of AR technology to increase engagement in exercise among CAYA and highlights ways to optimise the technology. While AR shows promise in paediatric oncology care, it should complement in-person exercise interventions. Future development should prioritise user-friendly design, personalised approaches, and equal access for young patients.
Authors
- Ronja Beller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2779-0562)
- Filippo Spreafico (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5587-3509)
- Phil Wright
- Joachim Wiskemann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5971-5436)
- Nikolai Bauer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1163-1644)
- Eila K. Watson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3592-1315)
- Marie A. Neu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8564-7115)
- Elias Dreismickenbecker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3753-0833)
- Francesca Lanfranconi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5777-0821)
- M Götte
- Alba Solera-Sanchez
- Stanley Windsor
- Joerg Faber
- Kim Straun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9776-9606)
- Hayley Marriott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5868-7992)
- W. Zardo
- Emanuele Villa
Institutions
- Oxford Brookes University (GB)
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- Istituto Giannina Gaslini (IT)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
- University of Bristol (GB)
- University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
- West Cancer Center (US)
- National Center for Tumor Diseases (DE)
- Fondazione Lanza (IT)
- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2026-03-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2026.1743212
- Primary Topic
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00