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September 8, 2026Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics

Occupational Therapy Interventions for Pediatric Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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AOA ObembeEREmma RiedelCWCatherine Wilson

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Overview

Systematic review and meta-analysis reveals occupational therapy improves physical and psychosocial outcomes (p ≤ 0.04) in pediatric cancer, highlighting its value in supportive oncology.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the impact of occupational therapy interventions on physical, psychosocial, physical activity, and health-related quality of life outcomes in pediatric cancer patients.
  • Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis conforming to PRISMA guidelines across eight electronic databases, supplemented by hand-searched reference lists.
  • Assessed methodological quality and study bias for randomized controlled trials using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool.
  • Occupational therapy interventions produced statistically significant improvements in physical and psychosocial well-being in children undergoing cancer treatment (p ≤ 0.04).
  • Interventions supported functional outcomes, though the authors emphasize the need for future trials focusing on specific pediatric cancer types and daily living skills.

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Obembe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9fd82058e84d0ff5b4758fhttps://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2026.2722993
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