Psychosocial Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Phillips, Celeste R.; Davis, Lorie L.

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2015.05.004

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“…2, 3, 8 Between 1988 and 2015, only 12 controlled intervention studies targeting AYA were reported, and of these only 7 were guided by an explicit theoretical framework. 9, 10 …”

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The Resilience in Illness Model Part 2: Confirmatory Evaluation in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

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Background Empirically derived and tested models are necessary to develop effective, holistic interventions to improve positive health outcomes in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer, yet few exist. This paper is the second of two papers reporting on evaluation of the Resilience in Illness Model (RIM) as a predictive model to guide positive health research and practice. Objective To report the confirmatory model evaluation of the RIM. Methods A confirmatory evaluation of RIM was done using baseline data from a sample of 113 AYA aged 11 to 24 years who were undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant and enrolled in a randomized controlled trial of a behavioral intervention to enhance resilience. Data were analyzed using latent variable structural equation modeling. Results Goodness-of-fit indices supported RIM as a confirmed model and accounted for large amounts of variance in the outcomes of self-transcendence (62%) and resilience (72%), and in three of five mediators, specifically social integration (74%), courageous coping (80%), and hope-derived meaning (87%) as well as small to moderate amounts of variance in the remaining mediators of defensive coping (1%) and family environment (35%). Conclusions Findings establish the RIM as a plausible predictive framework for explaining ways AYA with cancer transcend their illness and achieve resilience resolution, and for guiding intervention studies in this population. Additional research is needed to explore RIM's transferability based on stage of illness, other chronic diseases, and cultural diversity. Implications for Practice Results support the RIM as an appropriate guide for developing and evaluating interventions to foster positive adjustment in AYA with cancer.

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“…9 AYA patients are at risk for adverse psychosocial outcomes and they benefit from enhanced support services. 13,14 Expert personnel who are trained in various aspects of patient support, including social work, psychology, child life, and nursing, should be considered as members of the care team. 7 By using a model of patient-and family-centered care, patients and their designated support people are also made part of the team and may collaborate with health care providers on decision making.…”

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Facilitating Teamwork in Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

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Smith

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A case of a young adult patient in the days immediately after a cancer diagnosis illustrates the critical importance of three interrelated core coordinating mechanisms-closed-loop communication, shared mental models, and mutual trust-of teamwork in an adolescent and young adult multidisciplinary oncology team. The case illustrates both the opportunities to increase team member coordination and the problems that can occur when coordination breaks down. A model for teamwork is presented, which highlights the relationships among these coordinating mechanisms and demonstrates how balance among them works to optimize team function and patient care. Implications for clinical practice and research suggested by the case are presented.

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“…Cancer occurs 2.9 more times in adolescents than in younger children [1]. In the past decade, adolescents and youth with a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment have been faced with unique and difficult biological and psychosocial challenges and have been identified as a group in need of spiritual/religious care [2].…”

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“…In the past decade, adolescents and youth with a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment have been faced with unique and difficult biological and psychosocial challenges and have been identified as a group in need of spiritual/religious care [2]. There is an international attention on addressing the unique needs of adolescents with cancer but there are few psychosocial interventions for them [1].…”

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“…More than 90% of adolescents in the United States reported that they believe in God. In several studies, it has been reported that adolescents and young adults have used religion or spirituality to cope with their concerns related to their health, and nurses should help them to positively cope with their cancer [1,7]. In the study of Sian Cotton et al, they mentioned that religion and spirituality are important for adolescents and it has been estimated that 95% of adolescents believe in God.…”

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Spiritual/Religious Needs of Adolescents with Cancer

Zeighamy

Sadeghi

2016

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Adolescents, when faced with cancer and hospitalization, experience different needs that can have a profound impact on the adolescent and their family. Spirituality and religion are helpful in order to find meaning in the experience of cancer. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the spiritual/religious needs of adolescents with cancer in Iran. This study was an exploratory qualitative research. Adolescents with cancer, their families and nurses working in cancer unit formed the participants. The study environment was the cancer unit and the study population was adolescents with cancer in Kerman, Iran. Purposeful sampling and, semi-structured interviews with 14 adolescents with cancer and their families and six nurses were performed individually. To analyze the data, qualitative content analysis was used. From the data analysis four main themes emerged: the need for a relationship with God; the need for a relationship with the self; the need for a relationship with others; and the need for a relationship with the environment and nature. The results of this study provided a new vision in meeting the spiritual/religious needs of adolescents with cancer. According our result, adolescents with cancer, in addition to their developmental stage, need to face the other needs that can come along with the needs of this age period. Regarding these needs, it is helpful to find purpose and meaning in the experience of suffering and pain, and it can prevent spiritual distress.

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Psychosocial Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Cited by 24 publications

References 17 publications

The Resilience in Illness Model Part 2: Confirmatory Evaluation in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

The Resilience in Illness Model Part 2: Confirmatory Evaluation in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Facilitating Teamwork in Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

Spiritual/Religious Needs of Adolescents with Cancer

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