The impact of cancer on healthy siblings

Marques, Goreti; Araújo, Beatriz; Sá, Luís

doi:10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0449

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“…Family cohesion, or a sense of bondedness and support within the family, was significantly related to positive social competence and reduced behavioral problems among siblings 39,71 . Similarly, extended hospitalizations and perceived expense of treatments have been associated with poor family functioning and reduced perceptions of social support among siblings 36 . The family environment, specifically perceived low‐levels of attention from parents, has been associated with higher rates of unmet support needs among siblings 51 .…”

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“…Two studies 35,36 were based on general family‐systems theory, conceptualizing the family as a dynamic group of interconnected individuals where the behaviors and circumstances of individual members influence all others. For example, when a child is diagnosed with cancer, the family turns their attention toward that child, resulting in less attention and support for siblings.…”

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“…Comparably, the two studies using the SSSC indicated that teacher support was high among siblings and was associated with improved emotional functioning 1,31 . One study used the MSPSS and found that perceived social support from all sources was associated with reduced post‐traumatic stress symptoms in siblings, 43 and the study using the SSSS concluded that greater family's social support resources resulted in reduced impact of cancer on siblings 36 …”

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“…Several studies pointed to possible predictors of social support including family cohesion, 38 family functioning, 36 and family environment 45 . Family cohesion, or a sense of bondedness and support within the family, was significantly related to positive social competence and reduced behavioral problems among siblings 39,71 .…”

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Social support and siblings of children with cancer: A scoping review

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Objective Social support is essential in healthy adjustment to life stressors. This scoping review examines how social support has been conceptualized, operationalized, and studied among siblings of children with cancer. Gaps in the current literature are identified, and future research directions are proposed. Methods A rigorous systematic scoping review framework guided our process. Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Scopus were searched for literature regarding social support and siblings of children with cancer. After screening, 57 articles were identified (n = 26 quantitative, n = 21 qualitative, and n = 10 multi‐method) and their content extracted for summarization. Results The majority of studies (n = 43, 75.4%) were descriptive; 14 (24.6%) included interventions, and of those, four were experimental. Few studies used a clearly defined theoretical framework, or validated tools to measure social support. Studies explored perceived social support needs of siblings, the provision and availability of formal support through interventions and related outcomes, and informal family social supports. A variety of support types were found to be helpful to siblings in different ways. Conclusions Social support is a prevalent topic in the literature regarding siblings of children with cancer. It is unclear what types of support are most important due to how it has been conceptualized and measured. Despite some methodological limitations, greater levels of social support have been linked to better adaptation among siblings of children with cancer. Future work is warranted to identify the most beneficial types of support for siblings based on their age, developmental stage, and the cancer trajectory.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Social support and siblings of children with cancer: A scoping review

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“…The diagnosis of cancer in children and adolescents is a life-changing event for the family that causes considerable stress for them and exposes all family members to different challenges for resuming or recovering their normal lives (2). The healthy siblings of a child with cancer experience psychological distress during the child's illness and after their death (3) and are thus predisposed to behavioral and emotional problems. There is growing evidence indicating that siblings of children with cancer suffer from significant psychological distress.…”

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Effectiveness of Theraplay in Internalizing and Externalizing Problems in Bereaved Siblings of Children with Cancer

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Mousavi

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Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background: Sibling relationships are very significant relationships, and their termination due to death will have profound long-term effects on the life of the surviving children. Objectives: The purpose of the current study was to determine the effectiveness of theraplay on internalizing and externalizing problems in bereaved siblings. Methods: This study was carried out using a single-subject multiple baseline design with follow-up. The statistical population included siblings and mothers of children aged 6 - 10 years who were on treatment at Mahak Pediatric Cancer Hospital and died one or two years ago. From this population, four mother-child pairs were selected as the study sample by convenience sampling. Each mother-child pair participated in 15 theraplay sessions once a week (45-min sessions). The assessments were carried out using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) at baseline and in the intervention sessions and follow-up. Visual analysis of graphic displays of level, Reliable Change Index (RCI), and clinical significance were used to analyze the data. Data analysis and drawing the graphs were performed in Microsoft Excel 2016. Results: The results of the visual and quantitative data analysis showed a significant reduction in the four participants' internalizing problems during therapy. The reduction in the scores of this subscale in participants 1, 2, and 3 continued into the follow-up period and was noticeable. The results also showed that theraplay reduced the externalizing problems of most participants. A large proportion of these results persisted into the follow-up period. Conclusions: Theraplay appears to effectively reduce the internalizing and externalizing problems of bereaved siblings.

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