Physical Activity Programming to Improve QoL in Pediatric IBD Patients

Authors

• Anna Briley, MaineHealthFollow
• George Russell, MaineHealthFollow
• Anya K. Cutler, Center for Outcomes ResearchFollow
• Anna Furr, MaineHealthFollow
• Julia Fritz, Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Portland, ME, USA.Follow
• Kevin Sztam, MaineHealthFollow
• Birgitta Polson, MaineHealthFollow
• Rebecca Edwards, MaineHealthFollow
• Noah Hoffman, MaineHealthFollow

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Description

This work contributes to limited literature supporting the positive impact of PA in a target population and provides novel guidelines to implement an accessible PA program proven to be effective and well-liked by patients & families. Findings support incorporation of PA into the holistic care of pediatric patients with IBD.

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Comments

Presented at the 2026 Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 

Recommended Citation

Briley, Anna; Russell, George; Cutler, Anya K.; Furr, Anna; Fritz, Julia; Sztam, Kevin; Polson, Birgitta; Edwards, Rebecca; and Hoffman, Noah, "Physical Activity Programming to Improve QoL in Pediatric IBD Patients" (2026). Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2026. 22.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/lambrew-retreat-2026/22