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- Core components of rehabilitating children with brain cancer using exergames: a scoping reviewPublication . Ribeiro, Catarina Dias; Barbosa, Pedro José; Marques, Goreti; Almeida, Sofia; Padilha, José MiguelIntroduction: Child cancer is a rare phenomenon carrying alterations in physical condition, that influence the way they develop. Due to the implications resulting from brain tumors it is necessary to define, implement and evaluate interventions that minimize the functional impact on the child, speci-fically those that utilize exergames. So, the aim of this study is to map the literature related to the use of exergames in the motor rehabilitation of school--aged children with brain tumors. Methodology: Scoping Review method, according to Joanna Briggs Institute. Two independent re-viewers carried out the review which included studies incorporating school-aged children with a brain tumor, who resorted to exergames in motor rehabilitation programs. Research was carried out without a time limit, accessing to EBSCOHost, Web of Science, Scopus, and grey literature. Results: Three publications were included. The intervention varied between 8 to 12 weeks including 3 to 5 sessions per week, with an estimated time of 30 to 45 minutes per session. The most used gaming platform was Nintendo® Wii. Several evaluation tools have been applied, to obtain data about physical fitness, functionality, quality of life, neuropsy-chological state, and self-concept. Discussion: Intervention programs differ one from another, particularly in the criteria for their pres-cription, duration, and assessment tools, as well as the game platforms used. The programs are evalua-ted at an early stage and at the end and can be ex-tended up to 3 months after the end of the program. Conclusion: Further investigation should be carried to examine the characteristics of interventions aimed at children with cancer, namely the frequen-cy, intensity, type, and duration of physical exercise, as well as the influence of exergames on the rehabilitation of children with brain tumors. The scarcity of research on this topic justifies investing in primary studies to clarify the impact of the intervention of specialist nurses in Rehabilitation Nursing in this field. The analysis of interventions that can be implemented by specialist nurses for children with cancer is an emerging issue, to promote infor-med decision-making in Rehabilitation Nursing, as well as to identify priority areas for research.
- The rehabilitation of children with brain tumors using exergames: a scoping review protocolPublication . Ribeiro, Catarina Dias; Barbosa, Pedro José Moreira; Almeida, Sandra Sofia Barbosa Pinto de; Marques, Goreti Filipa dos Santos; Padilha, José Miguel dos Santos CastroOBJECTIVE: To map the literature on the use of exergames in the rehabilitation of school-age children with brain tumors, in any context. METHOD: Scoping review protocol developed using the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute. The search will include aggregators, databases, indexes, repositories, and research browsers, without limitation as to the year of publication. Primary and secondary studies that include school-age children with brain tumors and that use exergames in children's motor rehabilitation in any context will be eligible. The selection and extraction of data will be carried out by two independent researchers and, if necessary, a third researcher will resolve any discrepancies. RESULTS: The data analyzed will be presented in diagrammatic, tabular, and descriptive form. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The mapping of interventions using exergames in the rehabilitation of school-age children with brain tumors could lead to reflection on the main components to be considered in intervention programs, supporting informed nursing decision-making and identifying the main areas of interest for research. It is hoped that the results of this review can contribute to strengthening knowledge in this field, promoting a better quality of life for children with brain tumors, as well as for their families.