Importance of psychological support for families of children with cancer

Kisic, Tatjana; Konstantinidis, Nada; Kolarovic, Jovanka; Kacanski, Natasa

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“…A deeper understanding of parental coping strategies and utilization of all available resources such as psychology, social workers, community support groups/clergy, and patient advocate services may help lower the incidence of this already rare treatment refusal rate. 20,21 In summary, this survey shows that treatment refusal or treatment discontinuation in children with cancer under 15 years of age in Germany is rare and is accompanied by a high risk of mortality.…”

Section: Concerns About Conventional Treatment and Treatment Refusalmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…This will only further complicate the delivery of appropriate therapy and should be avoided or, preferably, prevented if possible. A deeper understanding of parental coping strategies and utilization of all available resources such as psychology, social workers, community support groups/clergy, and patient advocate services may help lower the incidence of this already rare treatment refusal rate …”

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Contributing factors and outcomes of treatment refusal in pediatric oncology in Germany

Zuzak

Kameda

Schütze

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Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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Section: Concerns About Conventional Treatment and Treatment Refusalmentioning

confidence: 88%

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Contributing factors and outcomes of treatment refusal in pediatric oncology in Germany

Zuzak

Kameda

Schütze

et al. 2016

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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“…Health professionals can be a source of social support needed by parents. One of supports needed by parents of children with cancer was emotional support provided by health professionals such as doctors, psychologists, nurses and support groups from the parent with the same experience (Kisić et al, 2012).…”

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“…The kind of support chosen by parents of children with cancer was emotional support provided by partners and other family members, good communication with doctors, psychologists, nurses, other parents with similar situation, and other support groups. Parents also state the need to contact friends, relatives and other closest people (Kisić et al, 2012).…”

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Social Support of Parents of Children With Leukemia

Nursyamsiyah¹

2019

Belitung Nurs J

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Background: Leukemia in children is not only a stressor for children but also all family members, especially for parents. Caring for children with leukemia relies on the importance of social support to overcome various crises caused by the disease and its treatment. However, parents' perceptions of social support can be affected by several factors. Thus, assessment of factors that impact social support of parents of children with leukemia is needed.Objective: This study aimed to analyze the social support perceived by parents of children with leukemia and examine the relationship between perceived social support and characteristics of parents and children.Methods: A quantitative study with cross-sectional approach in 104 parents of children with leukemia aged 3-18 years. Social support was measured using Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman Test.Results: Total scale score of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) of parents of children with leukemia was 5.74 ± 0.48. The highest subscale score was on family support (6.06 ± 0.46). There were statistically significant differences in MSPSS total scores based on parental education and family income (p <0.05). Conclusion: Nurses play an important role to provide support for parents who have children with leukemia, especially in risky families. Support that nurses can provide among parents of children with leukemia is by giving information about disease and care, empowering the family, and finding support outside the family, such as the source of financial support related to treatment, utilization of cancer foundations, and supporting group and others.

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Informal Social Support: A Collaborative Stress Management Initiative for Mothers of Cancer Children

Momani¹

2013

IJPS

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Diagnosis of childhood cancer represents one of the most sever stressors for the children's mothers. There is limited evidence of research directed toward assisting mothers of cancer children to develop strategies to cope with the complex experiences associated with the diagnosis of their children at the time of the diagnosis, and before their reaction to stress recognized. The current study is a pilot project sought to investigate the potential of a new type of initiative based on the idea of providing the mothers of cancer children with informal social support, were the support initiated in collaboration between the academic and clinical staffs. The informal social support initiative program started at the time of child diagnosis before the patient and patient families requested or even the physician ordered.Surveys results, along with discussion of the potential implications for reducing stress and anticipatory stress among mothers of cancer children by informal social support are presented.

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Importance of psychological support for families of children with cancer

Abstract: Family is the primary and the most important social surrounding within which disease both happens and is resolved. Adequate support can help family to overcome such crises, thus leading to the positive outcome.

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Contributing factors and outcomes of treatment refusal in pediatric oncology in Germany

Contributing factors and outcomes of treatment refusal in pediatric oncology in Germany

Social Support of Parents of Children With Leukemia

Informal Social Support: A Collaborative Stress Management Initiative for Mothers of Cancer Children

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