A Half-Day Camp Program for Adolescents Affected by Childhood Cancer
Winnie Stuempfle,
Daniel Crawford
Abstract:Background:Adolescents affected by childhood cancer experience various degrees of psychosocial distress, social isolation, and social support throughout the treatment process.Objective:To create and implement an evidence-based practice project consisting of a pilot half-day camp program to improve social support and connectedness for adolescents affected by childhood cancer.Methods:A pilot half-day camp program was implemented. Twenty adolescent patients, survivors, and siblings (ages 13–18 years) participated… Show more
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