4.5. Further Research
cancer
CANCER, RECRUITMENT
YOUEX has shown that social media tools are effective for participant recruitment in our young target group. However, it is not clear how to reach the broad range of YAs regarding their interest in PA participation, cancer diagnosis or treatment status. Further, the question of how to ensure adequate training stimuli for the right dose-effect in the context of online and/or home-based exercise programs remains unanswered and should be the subject of further research. Therefore, more data on the adherence of YAs participating in (online) exercise programs is needed. Additionally, the long-term effects of online exercise programs in YAs are yet to be evaluated and should be taken into account in future studies. Additionally, the question of how special exercise offers for YAs can be implemented into existing healthcare structures remains problematic. Further interventions should focus on the adaption, long-term implementation strategies and maintenance of exercise programs (including the long-term adherence of YAs) to provide a sustainable impact on PA levels and health-related improvements for this target group.