Monitoring of physical activity habits of pediatric oncology patients using a digital approach with augmented reality-based interactive game elements

Project hypothesis: A digital approach with augmented reality-based interactive game elements enables monitoring of physical activity habits in pediatric oncology patients. Project team will develop and adapt a physical activity monitoring instrument that will be integrated into a patient-centric, augmented reality digital environment. After thorough research on physical activity habit monitoring tools practiced in other countries, the research team will adapt, extend and localise these for use in Latvian healthcare system. The content of the instrument will be thoroughly validated with focus groups of pediatric patients as well as parents and guardians to ensure tailoring to the audience and to promote engagement. The instrument for monitoring physical activity habits will be piloted with pediatric oncology patients and their parents or guardians in a pilot project in collaboration with a healthcare institution. The data collected in the study will be statistically processed with the aim of analysing the patients' experience and measurements of physical activity habits. The project will result in an innovative approach that is understandable, effective and accessible to patients and professionals, supporting the treatment of pediatric oncology patients through physical activity monitoring.