• Program evaluation of a wilderness experience for adolescents facing cancer: A time in nature to heal, connect and find strength 

      Lown, E. Anne; Otto, Heather Rose; Norton, Christine Lynn; Jong, Maria Catharina; Jong, Mats (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-03)
      Objective Despite advances in cancer treatment and increased survival, adolescents in treatment for cancer often suffer from psychosocial distress, negative mood, and chronic health problems. Wilderness therapy is considered a promising program to address psychosocial issues among adolescents with mental or behavioral health issues. There is little research on whether it may benefit adolescents in ...
    • A randomized controlled pilot study assessing feasibility and safety of a wilderness program for childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors: the WAYA study 

      Jong, Maria Catharina; Dahlqvist, Heléne; Lown, E. Anne; Schats, Winnie; Beckman, Lars; Jong, Mats (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-08-08)
      Background The majority of childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer survivors suffers from long-lasting health issues following cancer treatment. It is therefore critical to explore effective health promotion strategies to address their needs. Exposure to nature is a promising approach to support the needs of young cancer survivors. This study investigated whether it is feasible to ...
    • A scoping review to map the concept, content, and outcome of wilderness programs for childhood cancer survivors 

      Jong, Mats; Lown, E. Anne; Schats, Winnie; Mills, Michelle L.; Otto, Heather Rose; Gabrielsen, Leiv Einar; Jong, Miek (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-06)
      Objectives - Systematic mapping of the concept, content, and outcome of wilderness programs for childhood cancer survivors.<p> <p>Design - Scoping review.<p> <p>Search strategy - Searches were performed in 13 databases and the grey literature. Included studies describe participation of childhood cancer survivors in wilderness programs where the role of nature had a contextual and therapeutic ...