Supporting pupils with cancer on their return to school: a case study report of a reintegration program

Georgiadi, Maria; Kourkoutas, Elias

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.07.275

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“…Across nine publications, including two meta-analyses, [18,19] one systematic review, [1] two individual quantitative studies, [10,22] and four qualitative studies, [6,[23][24][25] findings consistently indicated that school reentry programs increased educators' knowledge about the medical and psychosocial aspects of cancer, led to more positive teacher attitudes toward the child with cancer, and increased teachers' confidence and comfort levels managing issues encountered by patients with cancer who are returning to school. Of note, one study [6] reported that increased knowledge about pediatric cancer might inadvertently increase worry and concern by teachers regarding side effects and academic achievement (although it should be noted that increased levels of worry, when appropriately directed, might result in more effective school support for the child with cancer).…”

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“…Additionally, two studies found that educators' increased knowledge about diagnosis and treatment improved their ability to provide more comprehensive educational programming suited to students' specific needs. [23,25] Similarly, four studies, including two meta-analyses, [18,19] a systematic review, [1] and an individual qualitative study, [24] indicated that school reentry programs increased peers' knowledge concerning the medical and psychosocial aspects of cancer and improved peers' attitudes toward and increased interest in interacting with the student with cancer. In a meta-analysis of six intervention studies, increased knowledge among classmates was found to be associated with less fear of and a more positive attitude toward the child with cancer.…”

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Academic Continuity and School Reentry Support as a Standard of Care in Pediatric Oncology

Thompson

Christiansen

Elam

et al. 2015

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

119

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Clinicians agree that return to school after diagnosis promotes the positive adjustment of children and adolescents with cancer; however, the school reentry process can present challenges. The aim of this review was to critically evaluate the literature on school reentry support for youth with cancer. Seventeen publications were identified. School reentry services were well-received by families and educators; increased teacher and peer knowledge about childhood cancer; influenced peer and educator attitudes toward the patient; and improved communication and collaboration between patients/families, school, and the healthcare team. Evidence supports a strong recommendation for school reentry support for youth with cancer.

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Academic Continuity and School Reentry Support as a Standard of Care in Pediatric Oncology

Thompson

Christiansen

Elam

et al. 2015

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

119

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“…The lowest self-reported HRQoL scores were among children with chronic failure (48.91, SD = 18.17) and children with sbina bifida (23.04, SD = 10.02). Results from previous studies [13] suggest that child's returning to school after hospitalization may bring hope that the child could achieve a regular development again. Programmes for reintegration of chronically ill children into schools would likely provide opportunities for social, emotional and cognitive development [13,14].…”

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Health related quality of life in paediatric chronic health conditions: A comparative study among children and adolescents in Jordan

Arabiat¹,

Jabery²

2013

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The major aim of the current study is to understand health related quality of life (HRQoL) domains from children's own perspective. Specifically, we aim to determine the HRQoL in childhood chronic illnesses and to compare scores with healthy children. A cross-sectional study design with a total of 149 chronically ill children and 162 healthy participants was consecutively enrolled in this study. The Arabic-PedsQL™-Version 0.4 Scales were used to assess HRQoL in both groups. Results showed that the chronically ill children reported more problems with physical, emotional and school functioning (all significant at p < 0.001) when compared to their healthy peers. This significant difference extended to all HRQoL domains except social functioning. Children with chronic renal failure, diabetes mellitus and sbina bifida showed the lowest HRQoL scores among the group in all domains. The impact of chronic diseases on children's HRQoL is significantly evident in Jordan. Therefore, a holistic and individual approach to the health care and education in those children requests reintegration programmes that are best facilitated by coordinated efforts between child's home, school and hospital.

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“…The literature shows that peers are one of the key determinants in successful school reintegration of children with cancer (Georgiadi & Kourkoutas 2010). The literature shows that peers are one of the key determinants in successful school reintegration of children with cancer (Georgiadi & Kourkoutas 2010).…”

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“…In summary, this shows a continued need to focus on the importance of school reintegration of children with cancer and maintaining contact with their peer groups throughout the treatment period. The literature shows that peers are one of the key determinants in successful school reintegration of children with cancer (Georgiadi & Kourkoutas 2010). Intervention studies should explore different ways of learning during intensive treatment in order to ensure that the children maintain their normal academic development.…”

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Facilitation of school re-entry and peer acceptance of children with cancer: a review and meta-analysis of intervention studies

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Increased survival rates from childhood cancer call for efforts to reintegrate children with cancer back into their academic and social environments. The aims of this study were to: (1) review and analyse the existing literature on school re-entry interventions for children with cancer; and (2) discuss the importance of peer involvement in the treatment. Relevant databases were searched using equivalent search algorithms and six studies were selected that target children with cancer and/or their classmates. Two authors independently reviewed the literature for data extraction. The articles were reviewed using the PRISMA model for reporting reviews. Statistical calculations for the meta-analyses were done using Review Manager 5.2. The meta-analyses showed significant effects of school re-entry programmes in terms of enhancing academic achievement in children with cancer (P = 0.008) and lowering their levels of depression (P = 0.05). Increased knowledge among classmates was associated with less fear and a more positive attitude towards the child with cancer. Due to limited numbers of patients, lack of control groups, and the diversity of intervention strategies used in previous studies, there is a need for intervention programmes exploring the optimal path for the reintegration of children with cancer into the education system and into their peer groups.

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Supporting pupils with cancer on their return to school: a case study report of a reintegration program

Cited by 9 publications

References 8 publications

Academic Continuity and School Reentry Support as a Standard of Care in Pediatric Oncology

Academic Continuity and School Reentry Support as a Standard of Care in Pediatric Oncology

Health related quality of life in paediatric chronic health conditions: A comparative study among children and adolescents in Jordan

Facilitation of school re-entry and peer acceptance of children with cancer: a review and meta-analysis of intervention studies

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