Physical Activity as Self-Management Approach to Improve Health Outcomes in AML

Guided by the information-motivation-behavioral skills model and using a quasi-experimental
cohort control research design, the primary aim of this study is to: Determine the
feasibility of the biobehavioral self management approach (BSMA) program involving physical
activity (PA) in patients receiving consolidation treatment for AML. The primary feasibility
outcomes for this aim will be rates of recruitment, refusal, retention and attrition; in
addition investigators will test methods and procedures of the prescribed BSMA PA program,
including assessing adherence, participant acceptance and perceived benefit.

Inclusion criteria:

- ≥18 years

- diagnosis of AML

- hospitalized for consolidation chemotherapy within 1 day (+/- 2 days)

- read and write in English

- able to stand independently

- not experiencing psychiatric neurological disorders (assessed through clinical team
members) that would prevent obtaining consent.

Exclusion criteria:

- currently experiencing psychiatric or neurologic disorders that would prevent their
ability to provide consent.