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Blundell L, Walker SKL, Ellenbogen S, Giwa S, Hatfield K. Factors that influence families' decision to send their children to a week-long pediatric oncology camp and thoughts about attending camp. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2023; 67:102429. [PMID: 37883908 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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PURPOSE We sought to understand: families' experience of an overnight pediatric oncology camp open to children with cancer and their siblings aged seven to seventeen (Camp Delight); the considerations that factor into families' decision to attend camp for the first time; and what motivates them to reattend. METHOD Eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted with families who attended Camp Delight during or before August 2020. Thematic analysis was performed using a framework developed by four coders and MaxQDA software. RESULT Six overarching themes were compiled: precipitating experiences, barriers to attending camp, facilitating factors, benefits of camp, pro-return factors, and activities to improve transitioning to camp and reduce uncertainty. CONCLUSION Child and parent hesitancy, travel cost, and distance to camp represent barriers to attendance. Organizers may mitigate these barriers by partnering with trusted health professionals, communicating safeness and benefits of camps, including siblings, implementing strategies for reducing uncertainty, and increasing accessibility.
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- Lisa Blundell
- Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre, St. John's, NL, Canada.
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- DeGroote School of Business, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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- School of Social Work, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NL, Canada.
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- School of Social Work, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NL, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NL, Canada.
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Patterson P, McDonald FEJ, Bibby H, Allison KR. What helps distressed Australian adolescents impacted by cancer? Mechanisms of improvement of the PEER program. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e4673-e4683. [PMID: 35727048 PMCID: PMC10084000 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PEER is a four-day residential program for adolescents impacted by their own or a relative's cancer, with both psychosocial (acceptance and commitment therapy, self-compassion) and recreational components. This study aimed to determine whether previously observed improvements in quality of life amongst highly distressed participants were mediated by improvements in processes targeted by psychotherapeutic elements of the program (psychological flexibility, mindfulness, self-compassion, peer support, distress). Adolescents attending PEER completed surveys assessing the quality of life and proposed mediator variables at pre-program, post-program and two-month follow-up. Adolescents experiencing high/very high levels of baseline distress (n = 52; 5 patients/survivors, 31 siblings/offspring, 13 bereaved siblings/offspring) were previously identified as experiencing clinically significant improvements in psychosocial well-being; here, mediation analyses explored whether these improvements were associated with improvements in process variables. Findings evidenced improvements in quality of life amongst distressed PEER participants, mediated by increases in psychological flexibility and self-compassion, and reductions in distress. Peer support and mindfulness were not significant mediators. Together, this suggests that the psychosocial benefits of PEER observed for highly distressed adolescents are linked to the specific therapeutic approaches used in the program, rather than being non-specific effects of peer connection or recreation. Findings from this evaluation provide further evidence for the efficacy and mechanisms of the effect of PEER for supporting distressed adolescents impacted by cancer. The study also demonstrates the viability and utility of the therapeutic approaches (acceptance and commitment therapy, self-compassion) used, showing that they have psychosocial benefits for this population.
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- Pandora Patterson
- Canteen AustraliaSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- Cancer Nursing Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and HealthThe University of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Canteen AustraliaSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- Cancer Nursing Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and HealthThe University of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Canteen AustraliaSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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Gregory D, Van Puymbroeck M, Crowe B, Garst B, Amylon M. The Lived Experience of Siblings of Children With Cancer Who Attended a Peer Support Camp in the United States. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2022; 32:1342-1355. [PMID: 35621300 DOI: 10.1177/10497323221095478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Childhood cancer has a profound and negative impact on siblings, yet there are limited studies exploring lived experiences from their perspective. This qualitative study examined the perceptions and experiences of siblings of children with cancer who attended a peer support camp. Semi-structured interviews were conducted three to six weeks after the weeklong peer support camp with a stratified random sample of 10 siblings (six non-bereaved and four bereaved) ages 8 to 16 years. The qualitative data were analyzed using conventional content analysis and an inductive data-driven approach. Four themes emerged: social connection (subthemes: support/feeling of belonging, mentorship, and expressing feelings), personal growth, identity, and freedom to have fun and relax. These findings add to the scant body of research by providing enhanced understanding of the siblings' experiences and new insights into their perceptions of meaning and outcomes associated with participation in a peer support camp. These findings have implications for peer support camp programs and the well-being of siblings of children with cancer.
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- Donna Gregory
- Recreational Therapy Section, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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Gregory D, Van Puymbroeck M, Crowe B, Garst B, Amylon M. The Influence of a Peer Support Camp on Mitigating Emotional Distress in Siblings of Children With Cancer. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 2021; 39:77-87. [PMID: 34546821 DOI: 10.1177/10434542211041929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Siblings of children with cancer often experience anxiety and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), which negatively impact their self-esteem due to emotionally upsetting circumstances. The purpose of this longitudinal quantitative study was to investigate changes in anxiety, PTSS, and self-esteem of youth who participated in a peer support camp for siblings of children with cancer. Methods: A longitudinal study examined changes over time. Data were collected from 32 sibling surveys pre-, post-, and three months after camp. Siblings completed assessments to measure anxiety, PTSS, and self-esteem. A repeated measures ANOVA or Friedman Test was conducted to identify changes across the three data points for each outcome measured. Post hoc comparisons using paired sample t-tests or Wilcoxon Signed-Rank tests were conducted. Results: Significant improvements in anxiety; T1 and T2 (p < .000); T1 and T3 (p < .000). Significant decrease in PTSS; T1 and T2 (p = .001); T1 and T3 (p = .011). Significant improvement in self-esteem scores for older participants (ages 10-16); T1 and T2 (p < .000). Significant improvement in self-esteem for younger participants (ages 7-9); T1 and T3 (p = .005). Discussion: The data generated in this study expand knowledge about the influence of peer support camps on reducing the emotional distress of siblings of children with cancer. The findings warrant further research on the long-term impact of such camps, the value of repeated participation, differences between bereaved and nonbereaved siblings, the phase of the cancer experience, and elements of the camp that have the most impact.
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- Donna Gregory
- Recreational Therapy Section, 2511National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson University, College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson, SC, USA
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- Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson University, College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson, SC, USA
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- Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson University, College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson, SC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology, 6429Stanford University Stanford, CA, USA
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[Evaluation of a Manualized Group Program for Siblings of Children with Diseases or Disabilities]. Prax Kinderpsychol Kinderpsychiatr 2020; 69:203-217. [PMID: 32394821 DOI: 10.13109/prkk.2020.69.3.203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Evaluation of a Manualized Group Program for Siblings of Children with Diseases or Disabilities This study evaluates a manualized group program for siblings of children with life-threatening/life-limiting diseases or disabilities. The program aims to activate resources and to reduce emotional and behavioral problems, using cognitive-behavioral methods and experience-based interventions. In this multi-center study, 13 GeschwisterTREFFs were conducted by 11 study sites in Germany. Prior to and after the intervention 97 siblings aged 7 to 14 years and their parents were examined with standardized questionnaires. At baseline, the siblings of children with diseases or disabilities showed significant more emotional and behavioral problems compared to the respective norm samples. After the intervention, the siblings reported declined problem behavior scores that were mostly in the range of the particular norm values. Furthermore, the children indicated a significant improvement of self-esteem, self-efficacy, school competences and relations to their siblings. However, parents reported more problem behavior and less health-related quality of life of their children at both assessments. The present multi-center study showed the interventions' feasibility in different settings and confirmed expected improvements of target variables during the intervention period. Randomized-controlled trails are warranted to verify our results.
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Hanlon P, Guerin S, Kiernan G. Reflections on the development of a therapeutic recreation-based bereavement camp for families whose child has died from serious illness. DEATH STUDIES 2018; 42:593-603. [PMID: 29338601 DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2017.1407012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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While bereavement camps serve as a support for children, this study examines a therapeutic recreation-based camp for families who have lost a child. The study triangulated documents, researcher reflection, and staff interviews to highlight the themes of Searching & Finding, Getting to Know, Finding the Balance, and Joining. Developing opportunistically through internal and external factors, the camp's evolution represents a closing of the loop, from supporting families of living children to also supporting the families of children who have died. Understanding the camp's evolution may facilitate other programs by highlighting the challenges in developing the program and the lessons learned.
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- Peter Hanlon
- a UCD School of Psychology , University College Dublin , Belfield , Dublin , Ireland
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- a UCD School of Psychology , University College Dublin , Belfield , Dublin , Ireland
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- b School of Nursing & Human Sciences , Dublin City University , Glasnevin , Dublin , Ireland
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Chung J, Lam K, Ho KY, Cheung AT, Ho L, Gibson F, Li W. Relationships among resilience, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms in Chinese adolescents. J Health Psychol 2018; 25:2396-2405. [PMID: 30229681 DOI: 10.1177/1359105318800159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This study explored the relationships among resilience, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents. We selected a stratified random sample of 1816 Form 1 students from all 18 districts of Hong Kong. This study revealed that about 21 percent adolescents are experiencing some depressive symptoms. Our results contribute novel findings to the literature showing that resilience is a strong indicator of adolescents at a higher risk of depression and increasing adolescents' resilience to psychological distress is crucial to enhance their mental well-being. It is crucial to develop interventions that can enhance resilience and promote positive mental well-being among adolescents.
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- Jok Chung
- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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- University of Surrey, United Kingdom
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
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Bashore L, Bender J. Benefits of Attending a Weekend Childhood Cancer Survivor Family Retreat. J Nurs Scholarsh 2017; 49:521-528. [PMID: 28719110 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore the long-term benefits to families of childhood cancer survivors who attended a weekend childhood cancer survivor family retreat. DESIGN Descriptive-qualitative study including families who had attended the weekend retreat at least once but not in the past 12 months, and who attend a large pediatric hematology and oncology cancer survivorship program in Texas. METHODS A semistructured interview guide was used during three audio-taped focus groups to explore the benefits of having attended a weekend retreat. Descriptive qualitative analysis was used to analyze the focus groups' transcripts. FINDINGS Seven families participated in the focus groups, and the themes identified were reconnecting (with others or family), putting life in perspective, and changing outlook on life. CONCLUSIONS Retreats offer families of cancer survivors opportunities to reconnect with others and their own family members in a therapeutic environment. These reconnections in a therapeutic environment enriched the families' positive outlooks on life and changed their perspectives. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Families of childhood cancer survivors report a lack of support following the completion of therapy. Retreats in a nonclinical therapeutic setting optimize family-perceived support, relationship building, and reconnecting survivor families.
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- Lisa Bashore
- Assistant Professor, Harris College of Nursing & Health Science, Texas Christian University, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Clinical Social Worker, Life After Cancer Program, Cook Children's Health Care System, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Tasker SL, Stonebridge GGS. Siblings, You Matter: Exploring the Needs of Adolescent Siblings of Children and Youth With Cancer. J Pediatr Nurs 2016; 31:712-722. [PMID: 27439791 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2016.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Revised: 06/03/2016] [Accepted: 06/21/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Susan L Tasker
- University of Victoria, Department of Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies, Canada.
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- University of Victoria, Department of Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies, Canada; Clinical Counsellor, InspireHealth, Supportive Cancer Care, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Nolbris MJ, Nilsson S. Sibling Supporters’ Experiences of Giving Support to Siblings Who Have a Brother or a Sister With Cancer. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 2016; 34:83-89. [DOI: 10.1177/1043454216648920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Siblings of a child with a life-threatening disease, such as cancer, have a right to measures that promote their health and welfare. Siblings may find it hard to understand what is happening to the sick child with cancer and why he or she reacts as he or she does. The aim of the study was to explore sibling supporters’ thoughts about the experiences they had in providing support for siblings with a brother or a sister with a life-threatening disease such as cancer. All the 12 sibling supporters currently working in Sweden participated in a qualitative, descriptive study from which 5 categories emerged, showing that the sibling supporters supported siblings from diagnosis until possible death. They enabled siblings who were in the same situation to meet each other and arranged activities suited to their ages, as well as offering an encouraging environment. To help the siblings, the sibling supporters found it necessary to interact with both the parents and the ward staff. The sibling supporters felt that their support was important and necessary in helping siblings promote their own health both when the sick child was alive and also after his or her death. The experience of the sibling supporters was that they listened to the siblings’ stories and met them when they were in their crisis. The study confirms that sibling supporters should be a part of the health care team that treat and support the family when a child has cancer.
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Mathé J, Pagnat M, Flahault C. La fratrie face au cancer pédiatrique : état des lieux des connaissances de l’impact du cancer pédiatrique au regard du fonctionnement familial. PSYCHO-ONCOLOGIE 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s11839-015-0532-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Incledon E, Williams L, Hazell T, Heard TR, Flowers A, Hiscock H. A review of factors associated with mental health in siblings of children with chronic illness. J Child Health Care 2015; 19:182-94. [PMID: 24270987 DOI: 10.1177/1367493513503584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This article reviews the literature on modifiable factors associated with mental health in siblings of children with chronic illness. Three clinical databases were searched. A total of 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. Several key themes emerged from the review. Better sibling mental health was associated with camp attendance, perceived parent/peer support, illness education and enhancing control through cognitive coping strategies and routine. Parental and sibling psychoeducation interventions and social support may enhance children's mental health when their sibling has a chronic illness.
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- Hunter Institute of Mental Health, Australia; University of Newcastle, Australia
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- Hunter Institute of Mental Health, Australia; University of Newcastle, Australia
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Yu J, Bang KS. Perceived Alienation of, and Social Support for, Siblings of Children With Cancer. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 2015; 32:410-6. [PMID: 25612834 DOI: 10.1177/1043454214563753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This descriptive study was performed to identify the relationships among alienation, general social support, and nurses' support for the siblings of children with cancer. The participants were 84 siblings of children with cancer. Alienation was measured by the revised version of Dean's Alienation Scale, and general social support was quantified by the revised version of Dubow and Ullman's Social Support Appraisal Scale. For nurses' support, Murray's Nurse-Sibling Social Support Questionnaire was used. Data were collected from July 2011 to December 2011. The participants' alienation was not particularly high (mean = 42.24 ± 12.72), but psychosocial vulnerability was identified from their answers to open-ended questions. The participants' perceived alienation showed a negative correlation with general social support, but no relationship with nurses' support. Although direct relationships between nurses' support and the siblings' alienation were not found in this study, the siblings perceived that the support of nurses was moderately helpful. Nurses can help siblings by providing support.
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- Juyoun Yu
- Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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Williams PD, Williams KA, Williams AR. Parental caregiving of children with cancer and family impact, economic burden: nursing perspectives. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 37:39-60. [PMID: 24261317 DOI: 10.3109/01460862.2013.855843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Pediatric cancer diagnoses affect the entire family: parents, well siblings, the ill child, and others. The objective of this study was to review nursing studies on parental caregiving of children with cancer, family impact, and costs. The study used inclusion/exclusion criteria and family systems theory, self/dependent-care, and symptom management (monitoring, alleviation) concepts. Regarding "levels of evidence," 3 studies were Level II; 7 were Level IV; 7 were Level VI; 1 review was Level V and the second was Level I. Of 19 studies: 11 were qualitative; 4, quantitative; 2 were mixed methods. Content analysis themes were: Parental caregiving and family impact, economic burden. Conclusions were that (a) qualitative studies are predominant; findings supported quantitative findings; (b) quantitative nursing studies are less common: found one longitudinal, randomized controlled trial (RCT) focused on outcomes of an intervention for well siblings and parents, implemented by Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNSs; (c) few quantitative studies with large samples were found, especially ones with theoretical models of the family system and measures of illness impact on families; and (d) "mixed methods" longitudinal nursing research is illustrated. There is a need for "evidence-based" practice (EBP) nursing studies of interventions focused on parent education/support/assistance; respite care, and increasing family/well sibling knowledge/other information on the child's illness.
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Wie Geschwister krebskranker Kinder die Erkrankung erleben und verarbeiten. Prax Kinderpsychol Kinderpsychiatr 2013. [DOI: 10.13109/prkk.2013.62.7.491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Li WHC, Chung JOK, Ho EKY. Effectiveness of an adventure-based training programme in promoting the psychological well-being of primary schoolchildren. J Health Psychol 2012; 18:1478-92. [DOI: 10.1177/1359105312465102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study tested the effectiveness of an adventure-based training programme in promoting the psychological well-being of primary schoolchildren. A randomised controlled trial was conducted, with 56 primary school pupils randomly assigned to the experimental group participating in the adventure-based training programme and 64 to the attention placebo control group. Children in the experimental group reported significantly fewer depressive symptoms, lower anxiety levels and higher self-esteem than those in the attention placebo control group. This study provides some evidence that the adventure-based training programme is effective in promoting the psychological well-being of Hong Kong Chinese schoolchildren.
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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