Education in Pediatric Oncology: Learning and Reintegration into School

Tadmor, Ciporah S.; Rosenkranz, Rivka; Ben‐Arush, Myriam Weyl

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“…Children with hematological and oncological conditions (herein referred to as children with hematological/oncological conditions) historically have experienced disruptions in education and lower levels of overall academic achievement compared to healthy peers ( Buizer et al, 2006 ; Devine et al, 2022 ; Vetsch et al, 2018 ). Lengthy hospital admissions and frequent medical appointments often result in extensive school absences ( Tadmor et al, 2012 ). Medical treatments and side effects may suppress their immune systems and require them to receive homebound or hospital-based education ( Adduci et al, 2021 ).…”

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Back to School: Parental Concerns of Children with Hematological and Oncological Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

DiCola,

Antosy,

Steinberg

2023

Continuity in Education

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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly affected the educational system. Historically, children with hematological and oncological conditions have experienced academic challenges. A retrospective chart review was conducted. Charts reviewed included children with oncology or hematology conditions, whose parents expressed educational concerns and were referred to an educational liaison in the Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation Division. The parental concerns for 102 children ( M age = 10.03 ± 4.7; 59.8% male; 43.1% Latinx/Hispanic) during the first half of the 2021 to 2022 academic year were extracted. Overall, all parents reported at least one concern with the average reporting 2.24 ± 1.34 (range of 1–6 concerns). The most common general concerns regarded: Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or special education evaluations; 504 accommodations; home instruction; school enrollment. Almost half of the parents had additional concerns they specifically attributed to COVID-19. Children with hematological and oncological conditions were experiencing various needs at this time, which likely have continued implications. It is important for educators, school psychologists, and health care providers to remain cognizant of the educational needs of medically vulnerable populations. Children with hematological and oncological conditions benefit from regular evaluation of their needs, as well as proactive forms of intervention.

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Back to School: Parental Concerns of Children with Hematological and Oncological Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

DiCola,

Antosy,

Steinberg

2023

Continuity in Education

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“…On the first end of the continuum, children and adolescents who are in treatment for their cancer experience acute medical sequelae, such as short-term treatment toxicities and poor immune system functioning, that increase absenteeism (Eiser & Vance, 2002; Gerhardt et al, 2007) and inhibit effective learning and academic performance. Absenteeism is an important issue since it presents multiple challenges to children’s development, including declines in academic achievement, disconnection with school, and increased social difficulties (Tadmor, Rosenkranz, & Ben-Arush, 2012). Furthermore, children with cancer who are more integrated into school are more likely to perceive cancer-related stressors as less stressful, have friends, and display positive thinking and enhanced self-image (Hockenberry-Eaton, Manteuffel, & Bottomley, 1997).…”

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Parent perspectives on the educational barriers and unmet needs of children with cancer

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Paltin

Belasco

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Children's Health Care

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Childhood cancer challenges academic success and school engagement, yet little research has described these hardships. This study documented parental perspectives of the educational barriers and unmet needs of youth treated for cancer (n = 102). Treatment-related physical sequelae were noted as common problems interfering with school attendance and engagement. One-fourth of parents reported worse academic performance since diagnosis; however, many never had their child evaluated (63.3%) or enacted formalized educational accommodations (55%). Findings reflect educational challenges across the continuum of cancer care and survivorship, and highlight the importance of education of school staff on both acute and long-term effects of cancer treatment.

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Special Populations of Patients

Kreitler

2019

Psycho-Oncology for the Clinician

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Education in Pediatric Oncology: Learning and Reintegration into School

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Back to School: Parental Concerns of Children with Hematological and Oncological Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Back to School: Parental Concerns of Children with Hematological and Oncological Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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