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Prates PEG, Correa-Júnior AJS, Russo TMDS, Paraizo-Horvath CMS, Teles AADS, Sonobe HM. Effectiveness of Family Coping Interventions in Improving Problem-Solving Skills in the Care of Children and Adolescent Cancer Survivors during and after Treatment: A Scoping Review. NURSING REPORTS 2024; 14:2153-2178. [PMID: 39311170 PMCID: PMC11417838 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep14030161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
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(1) Context: Cancer triggers significant changes in family dynamics. It is noteworthy that coping and problem-solving skills, particularly in situations involving cancer in children and adolescents, have not been adequately explored in the context of family adaptation. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of family interventions in coping to improve problem-solving skills in parents and/or caregivers of children and adolescents during and after oncological treatment. (2) Methods: This is a scoping review following the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Review (PRISMA-ScR), from 2014 to 2024, in the databases LILACS, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and PUBMED. (3) Results: Forty-five studies were eligible. Coping strategies were categorized as follows: (1) positive attitudes (including a sense of courage and hope, family support to enhance resilience, and future planning), (2) caregiver empowerment (involving acceptance of diagnosis, emotional distancing, and coping through religiosity), and (3) communication skills (encompassing professional communication, horizontal dialogue with healthcare teams, and sincere communication with friends and family). (4) Conclusions: Over time, families develop coping and problem-solving strategies that influence changes in family functioning patterns, aiding them in accepting, reinterpreting, and reframing ideas and feelings associated with neoplasia.
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- Pedro Emílio Gomes Prates
- School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto (EERP), Collaborating Center of the Development of Nursing Research (PAHO-WHO), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo 14040-902, Brazil; (A.J.S.C.-J.); (T.M.d.S.R.); (C.M.S.P.-H.); (A.A.d.S.T.); (H.M.S.)
- Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology (SBOC), São Paulo 01311-300, Brazil
- Laboratory of High-Throughput Functional Biology and Biobank (FUNDHERP), Ribeirão Preto Hemocenter Foundation, São Paulo 14051-140, Brazil
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- School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto (EERP), Collaborating Center of the Development of Nursing Research (PAHO-WHO), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo 14040-902, Brazil; (A.J.S.C.-J.); (T.M.d.S.R.); (C.M.S.P.-H.); (A.A.d.S.T.); (H.M.S.)
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- School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto (EERP), Collaborating Center of the Development of Nursing Research (PAHO-WHO), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo 14040-902, Brazil; (A.J.S.C.-J.); (T.M.d.S.R.); (C.M.S.P.-H.); (A.A.d.S.T.); (H.M.S.)
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- School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto (EERP), Collaborating Center of the Development of Nursing Research (PAHO-WHO), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo 14040-902, Brazil; (A.J.S.C.-J.); (T.M.d.S.R.); (C.M.S.P.-H.); (A.A.d.S.T.); (H.M.S.)
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- School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto (EERP), Collaborating Center of the Development of Nursing Research (PAHO-WHO), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo 14040-902, Brazil; (A.J.S.C.-J.); (T.M.d.S.R.); (C.M.S.P.-H.); (A.A.d.S.T.); (H.M.S.)
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- School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto (EERP), Collaborating Center of the Development of Nursing Research (PAHO-WHO), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo 14040-902, Brazil; (A.J.S.C.-J.); (T.M.d.S.R.); (C.M.S.P.-H.); (A.A.d.S.T.); (H.M.S.)
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Mehta NH, Prajapati M, Aeleti R, Kinariwala K, Ohri K, McCabe S, Buller Z, Leskinen S, Nawabi NL, Bhatt V, Yerigeri K, Babaria V. The Power of a Belief System: A Systematic Qualitative Synthesis of Spiritual Care for Patients with Brain Tumors. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4871. [PMID: 39201013 PMCID: PMC11355862 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13164871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Background: Diagnosis with a brain tumor is a critical event in the lives of patients and their families due to poor medical prognoses and complex clinical care. Spiritual care interventions have been known to have meaningful effects in morbid diagnoses and palliative medicine, but their role in the neuro-oncologic patient's experience is poorly understood. This systematic review explores the role of spirituality and its relevance to patient care in the diverse setting of brain tumors. Methods: A comprehensive systematic review was conducted following PRISMA-SR guidelines. PUBMED was queried for studies on spirituality and neuro-oncology. Identified studies included RCTs, interviews, surveys, and case reports that examined spirituality in neuro-oncological clinical care, quality of life, and patient experience. Of 214 articles identified, 21 studies met the inclusion criteria, and the results were narratively synthesized. Results: Spirituality may play a significant role in mental well-being by reconciling existential questions faced by both patients and caregivers, and can serve as a valuable resource to improve mental well-being and reduce rates of palliative caregiver burnout. However, the paucity of studies examining the education and integration of spiritual awareness within the clinical literature warrants further study. Conclusions: While spiritual care interventions may improve the quality of life and mental wellness of patients and their caregivers, it is unclear how spiritual awareness and education should best be implemented. Further research is needed to better understand how key components of spiritual awareness can be integrated into medical education to deepen the patient-physician relationship and improve clinical experiences.
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- Neel H. Mehta
- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA;
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- Department of Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA;
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- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, TX 7107, USA;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Norton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA;
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA 02114, USA;
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- Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA;
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- State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, New York, NY 11203, USA;
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- College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA;
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA;
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University/The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
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- Orange County Spine and Sports, Interventional Physiatry, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA;
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Christensen V, Varnum M, Parker K, Chan LHK, Saxton L, Cottrell E. The Impact of Structural and Meso-Level Factors on Caregiver Coping Abilities When Supporting a Child with Cancer: A Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:907. [PMID: 39063484 PMCID: PMC11277199 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21070907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Family caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer often experience periods of significant stress. We provide an in-depth examination of the impacts of structural (health care and leave policies) and meso-level (organizations and communities/social networks) factors on caregiver coping during childhood cancer treatment. We conducted a secondary analysis of a comprehensive qualitative dataset examining the impacts of structural and meso-level factors on caregiver coping from in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 49 caregivers representing 38 unique cases of childhood cancer. Using a modified grounded theory approach, transcripts were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Caregivers experienced multiple and often intersecting structural and meso-level factors, both facilitating and impeding their ability to cope during their child's cancer treatment. Our analysis revealed the following themes: having few out-of-pocket medical expenses, access to paid time off from employment, and support from one's health system, organizations, or community/social networks fostered caregiver coping. Significant financial burdens due to cancer treatment, having to take unpaid leave from employment, remaining employed regardless of one's circumstances, and lack of support from one's health system, organizations, or community/social networks hindered caregiver coping. Our findings point to several policies that may ease caregiver burden and facilitate caregiver coping during childhood cancer treatment.
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- Vivian Christensen
- Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI), Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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- Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI), Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University of Utah, 81 N Mario Capecchi Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84113, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of California Davis, 4860 Y Street Suite 1600, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
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- Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI), Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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- Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI), Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA
- OCHIN, Inc., 1881 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97201, USA
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Owusu WE, Burger JR, Lubbe MS, Joubert R. Treatment Cost and Psychological Impact of Burkitt Lymphoma on Ghanaian Families and Caregivers. Value Health Reg Issues 2024; 44:101016. [PMID: 38917509 DOI: 10.1016/j.vhri.2024.101016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Before June 2022, the treatment cost of Burkitt lymphoma (BL) in Ghana was mainly borne by the child's family or caregiver. We determined the treatment cost of BL in children and its psychological impact on parents and caregivers. METHOD This prospective observational study assessed the direct medical and nonmedical costs (US dollars [USD]) incurred during the treatment of a child with BL for 6 consecutive months using a cost diary. Productivity losses and the psychological impact on parents and caregivers were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire and the Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer (CQOLC). RESULTS Of the 25 participants, 7 abandoned the treatment of their children, and 4 withdrew because the children passed away. The median (Q1, Q3) cost for treating BL per child for caregivers/parents (N = 12) was USD 947.42 (USD 763.03, USD 1953.05). Direct medical costs formed 71% (USD 11 458.97) of total treatment costs. Working hours of parents before the child's cancer diagnosis decreased from a median (Q1, Q3) of 44.00 (20.00, 66.00) hours to 1.50 (0, 20.00) hours after the diagnosis. The mean (SD) CQOLC score was 107.92 (15.89), with higher scores in men (111.00 [17.26]), married participants (111.26 [17.29]), Higher National Diploma certificate holders (113.00 [1.41]), and participants earning a monthly income more than USD 84.60. CONCLUSION Treatment costs reduced the overall household income of 5 families. Parents and caregivers experienced reduced work hours and loss of employment. CQOLC scores were higher in married participants, those with a higher educational background, and those with higher income.
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- Winifred E Owusu
- Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), North-West University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), North-West University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
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- Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), North-West University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), North-West University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Phiri L, Li WHC, Phiri PGMC, Cheung AT, Wanda‐Kalizang'oma W, Kamwendo A, Lemon S. Experiences of caregivers of children with cancer in Malawi: A qualitative study. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e6963. [PMID: 38379330 PMCID: PMC10844995 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6963] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown that caregivers of children with cancer experience challenges when caring for their children. To date, no studies have examined the experience of caregivers of children with cancer in Malawi, a low-income country in sub-Saharan Africa. Hence, this study aimed to explore the experiences of caregivers of Malawian children receiving cancer treatment. METHODS This explorative qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to collect data from 22 caregivers of children receiving cancer treatment. The data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Five themes emerged from the QCA. The caregivers perceived their children's cancer as a burden, a form of psychological torture and a disruptor of family routines and social lifestyles. They also reported self-isolation due to the stigma that they faced in the course of caring for their children and a need for informational, psychosocial, spiritual and financial support. CONCLUSION Caregivers of Malawian children with cancer experience physical and psychosocial challenges as they are caring for their children with cancer. Developing appropriate interventions would enable nurses to offer optimal support to these caregivers in dealing with these challenges and meeting their needs effectively.
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- Lophina Phiri
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of MedicineThe Chinese University of Hong KongShatinNew TerritoriesHong Kong
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of MedicineThe Chinese University of Hong KongShatinNew TerritoriesHong Kong
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- Institute of Applied Technology, Fatima College of Health SciencesAl AinAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of MedicineThe Chinese University of Hong KongShatinNew TerritoriesHong Kong
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- Baylor College of Medicine Childrens Foundation, Global HOPE ProjectLilongweMalawi
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Melesse TG, Chau JPC, Li WHC, Yimer MA. Family caregivers' experiences of caring for children diagnosed with haematological malignancies receiving chemotherapy in Ethiopia: A qualitative study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2023; 66:102376. [PMID: 37506611 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Studies from different countries show that caregivers of children with haematological cancer receiving chemotherapy encounter substantial distress when witnessing their children's suffering from the illness and chemotherapy side effects, alongside experiencing psychosocial problems and financial difficulties. However, no studies for this are available from Ethiopia in its specific cultural background and health care system. Thus, this study aimed to explore and bring into light the experiences of Ethiopian family caregivers of children with haematological malignancies receiving chemotherapy. METHODS A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using a maximum variation purposive sampling method among 20 caregivers. Semi-structured in-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted until no new themes discovered. The data were analysed through qualitative thematic analysis. RESULTS Participants believed cancer comes from different reasons and chemotherapy is ineffective in curing cancer. They identified various chemotherapy-related side effects, and psychosocial problems. The lack of health insurance, loss of job or income, and high cost of treatments were the major financial challenges. Adhering to treatments, acceptance and reassurance, religious and spiritual therapies, traditional medicine, and a support system were the major coping strategies. They had needs for improved support in information and education, psychosocial support, and in the availability of medications. CONCLUSIONS Systematic health assessment, provision of targeted information and education, psychosocial support, nursing care respecting the caregivers' positive coping strategies, improvement in chemotherapy medication availability, and facilitating connections with supporting organisations would help improve child outcomes and address caregiver needs.
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- Tenaw Gualu Melesse
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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- Unit of Paediatric Haematology-Oncology, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
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Phiri L, Li WHC, Cheung AT, Phiri PGMC. Effectiveness of psychoeducation interventions in reducing negative psychological outcomes and improving coping skills in caregivers of children with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychooncology 2023; 32:1514-1527. [PMID: 37639282 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Psychoeducation interventions (PEIs) have been used as an adjunct treatment for negative psychological outcomes in caregivers of children with cancer. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of PEIs in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms and improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and coping skills in caregivers of children with cancer. METHOD Ten English databases were searched to identify studies on PEIs for caregivers of children with cancer. Studies inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) participants who were caregivers of children with cancer receiving treatment; (2) psychoeducational interventions assessing anxiety, depressive symptoms, HRQoL, and coping outcomes; and (3) usual care, waitlist, or active control as a control group. Meta-analysis and narrative synthesis were used to analyse data. RESULTS Fourteen randomised control trials were included. PEIs have a beneficial effect on anxiety levels (SMD: -0.59, 95% CI [-0.92, -0.25], p = 0.0007), quality of life (SMD: -0.31, 95% CI [-0.00, -0.61], p = 0.05) and depressive symptoms (SMD: -1.18, 95% CI [-2.08, -0.28], p = 0.01) immediately post-intervention. The effect of PEIs was maintained at long-term follow-up on depressive symptoms (SMD: -0.52, 95% CI [-1.54, -0.36], p = 0.0004). Similarly, the synthesised data suggest that PEIs are effective in improving coping skills. CONCLUSION The review provides evidence that PEIs effectively reduce negative psychological outcomes and improve coping skills in caregivers of children with cancer. However, due to methodological flaws and heterogeneity of the interventions evaluated, more research is needed to determine the most effective PEI design and improve the quality of evidence.
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- Lophina Phiri
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Institute of Applied Technology, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Smith NDW, Boone DM, Schimmel-Bristow A, Rawlins J, Ellingham L, Sobalvarro S, Faith MA. The mediating role of caregiver hope in relations among caregivers' coping and emotional socialization beliefs in pediatric oncology. J Psychosoc Oncol 2023; 42:271-285. [PMID: 37589450 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2023.2241855] [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] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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The purpose of this study is to identify links between caregiver hope, caregiver coping behaviors, and caregivers' coaching versus dismissing emotion socialization (ES) beliefs in a pediatric cancer sample. Self-report measures. Caregivers (N = 183, 80.20% mothers; 58.5% white; 32.2% Hispanic) of youth undergoing cancer treatment (51.10% hematological malignancy, 15.30% brain or spinal [CNS] tumor, and 25.14% non-CNS solid tumor) for at least six weeks. We used a series of mediation models to examine links between caregivers' coping behaviors, hope, and ES beliefs. Caregivers' hope significantly mediated a positive relation between caregivers' coping and their emotion coaching beliefs, as well as an inverse relation between caregivers' maladaptive coping and their emotion dismissing beliefs. Enhancing caregivers' hope or adaptive coping may support caregivers' beliefs during the pediatric cancer experience. Our findings support future research to evaluate whether enhancing caregivers' hope or adaptive coping may help support evidence-based interventions that target ES beliefs and behaviors.
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- Nicholas David W Smith
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, University of South Florida Health System, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Health, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Health, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Health, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Health, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Health, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Health, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Lien AW, Rohde G. Coping in the role as next of kin of a person with a brain tumour: a qualitative metasynthesis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e052872. [PMID: 36691153 PMCID: PMC9445781 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Being the next of kin of a person with a brain tumour is a stressful experience. For many, being a next of kin involves fear, insecurity and overwhelming responsibility. The purpose of this study was to identify and synthesise qualitative original studies that explore coping in the role as next of kin of a person with a brain tumour. METHODS A qualitative metasynthesis guided by Sandelowski and Barroso's guidelines was used. The databases Medline, CHINAL and PsycINFO were searched for studies from January 2000 to 18 January 2022. Inclusion criteria were qualitative original studies that aimed to explore coping experience by the next of kin of a person with brain tumour. The next of kin had to be 18 years of age or older. RESULTS Of a total of 1476 screened records data from 20 studies, including 342 participants (207 females, 81 males and 54 unclassified) were analysed into metasummaries and a metasynthesis. The metasynthesis revealed that the next of kin coping experiences were characterised by two main themes: (1) coping factors within the next of kin and as a support system, such as their personal characteristics, perceiving the role as meaningful, having a support system, and hope and religion; (2) coping strategies-control and proactivity, including regaining control, being proactive and acceptance. CONCLUSION Next of kin of patients with brain tumours used coping factors and coping strategies gathered within themselves and in their surroundings to handle the situation and their role. It is important that healthcare professionals suggest and facilitate these coping factors and strategies because this may reduce stress and make the role of next of kin more manageable.
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
- Marie Currie Palliative Research Department, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Clinical Research, Sorlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
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Miller TT, Maurer SH, Felker JT. Searching for a cure on Facebook: Patterns of social media use amongst caregivers of children with brain tumors. Cancer Med 2022; 11:3323-3331. [PMID: 35343641 PMCID: PMC9468429 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Social media (SM) is ubiquitous in modern society. How SM provides information, advice, and community to families coping with childhood brain tumors is poorly understood. We sought to understand how caregivers of children with brain tumors use and are affected by SM. METHODS A survey was administered to caregivers of children who were receiving or within the last 5 years received chemotherapy for pediatric brain tumors. Differences in variables across groups were evaluated using nonparametric tests and chi-square tests. RESULTS Thirty-five of 36 caregivers acknowledged use of SM. Facebook was the most used platform (86%). Fifty-eight percent and 47% used SM to read and share information about their child's cancer, respectively. Thirty-four percent were comforted while 40% were bothered by cancer-related information on SM. Eleven participants (31%) sought a second opinion based on information from SM. Caregivers of children with a poor prognosis were more likely to use a treatment from SM that was not initially recommended by their oncologist (p = 0.043). CONCLUSION SM is commonly used by caregivers to obtain and share care-related information. Many noted positive and negative effects of SM on emotional wellness. SM influenced treatment decisions, and this effect was stronger with poorer prognosis. Our results demonstrate the dichotomous impact of SM in medicine-it is a source of both solace and anxiety, a place to confirm treatment decisions and to create doubt in the treatment decisions of the oncologist. This illustrates the importance of discussing SM with caregivers of children with brain tumors.
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- Tyler T Miller
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.,Division of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Zimmerman K, Shlobin NA, Salehani A, Rocque BG. Psychological comorbidities in pediatric neurosurgery: an opportunity to improve care. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2022; 29:358-359. [PMID: 34798601 DOI: 10.3171/2021.9.peds21417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Kathrin Zimmerman
- 1Division of Pediatrics, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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- 2Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- 3Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama; and
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- 1Division of Pediatrics, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Guerrero-Barona E, Guerrero-Molina M, Chambel MJ, Moreno-Manso JM, Bueso-Izquierdo N, Barbosa-Torres C. Suicidal Ideation and Mental Health: The Moderating Effect of Coping Strategies in the Police Force. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18158149. [PMID: 34360441 PMCID: PMC8345933 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18158149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The suicide rate in the police force (Fuerzas y Cuerpos de Seguridad-FFCCSS) is estimated to be greater than that of the general population. The objectives of this paper are to detect mental health problems, in particular depression and anxiety, and to analyze the moderating effect of coping strategies on the relation between mental health and suicide ideation in police officers. The Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ-R), Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI), the Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and the Brief Cope have all been used in the study. The sample consists of 98 Spanish police officers, of whom 91.8% were male. The results indicate that depression and anxiety can predict suicidal ideation. Nevertheless, it must be said that coping strategies do not have a moderating effect in the relation between mental health and suicidal ideation in this professional group.
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- Eloísa Guerrero-Barona
- Department of Psychology, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain; (E.G.-B.); (J.M.M.-M.); (N.B.-I.); (C.B.-T.)
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- Department of Psychology, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain; (E.G.-B.); (J.M.M.-M.); (N.B.-I.); (C.B.-T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-924289300
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- Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-013 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Department of Psychology, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain; (E.G.-B.); (J.M.M.-M.); (N.B.-I.); (C.B.-T.)
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- Department of Psychology, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain; (E.G.-B.); (J.M.M.-M.); (N.B.-I.); (C.B.-T.)
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- Department of Psychology, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain; (E.G.-B.); (J.M.M.-M.); (N.B.-I.); (C.B.-T.)
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Furtado S, Stallworth T, Lee YM, Tariman JD. Stress and Coping: A Literature Review of Everyday Stressors and Strategies to Cope in Pediatric Patients With Cancer. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2021; 25:367-371. [PMID: 34269354 DOI: 10.1188/21.cjon.367-371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Although cancer survival rates are improving, pediatric patients with cancer still face numerous stressors. Using an integrative approach, a literature review was conducted to identify stressors and synthesize effective coping strategies among pediatric patients with cancer. The CINAHL® Complete, ProQuest, and PubMed® databases were searched for relevant studies using key terms. Eight studies were included in the final analysis. Three factors contributing to everyday stressors of pediatric patients with cancer and four major coping categories were identified.
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Young K, Bowers A, Bradford N. Families' experiences of child and adolescent brain tumor: A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research. Psychooncology 2021; 30:1643-1662. [PMID: 34124814 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Brain tumors are the most common and fatal of all solid tumors for children and adolescents; those who survive live with long-term physical and emotional consequences, as do their families. We aimed to synthesize relevant qualitative evidence on families' experiences and psychosocial service needs across the lifespan to identify gaps in care delivery and research. METHODS Searches were conducted in Medline, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Embase, and Web of Science. Identified papers were assessed with the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool. Data were extracted into NVivo12 and analyzed by qualitative description and, where appropriate, thematic analysis. RESULTS The search yielded 628 papers, of which 40 (33 studies) were eligible (6%). Although the methodological quality of the papers was low, we identified concerns that were consistently reported over time and from different perspectives. Individual family members had varying psychosocial needs to be addressed within healthcare, schooling, and public policy. These include for survivor's mental health (particularly for body image), and to the disproportionate biopsychosocial burden faced by mother-caregivers. CONCLUSIONS Addressing the biological aspects of brain tumor cannot be our only focus. We have an obligation to provide services that meet the needs of families across diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, palliative care, and bereavement.
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- Kate Young
- Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Center, Center for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Center, Center for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Center for Children's Health Research, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Center, Center for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Center for Children's Health Research, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Baghcheghi N, Koohestani H. Designing and psychometric properties of coping strategies scale for family caregivers of hemodialysis patients. ACTA FACULTATIS MEDICAE NAISSENSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.5937/afmnai38-29501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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The present study tries to design and evaluate the psychometric properties of coping strategies scale for family caregivers of hemodialysis patients. This study consisted of two phases: phase one was a qualitative study to analyze the experiences of coping strategies of hemodialysis patients' family caregivers' (N = 14). Then, the items were extracted from the interviews and the literature. Phase two was a psychometric assessment including face validity, content validity, construct validity (N = 245) and reliability. In phase one, 89 items were extracted and after face and content validity, 56 items remained. Construct validity of the scale, based on exploratory factor analysis, removed another 22 items. The remaining 34 items contained nine subscales (active coping, positive thinking, appeal to spirituality, help-seeking, altruism, acting out, self-blaming, seeking isolation, and intentional forgetting). The reliability of the scale with Cronbach's Alpha was 0.91 and its stability was obtained through test-retest (ICC = 0.9). Coping strategies scale for family caregivers of hemodialysis patients has an acceptable validity and reliability. The tool can be used to assess effective and ineffective coping strategies in family caregivers of hemodialysis patients that may be useful for facilitating management and education of efficient coping strategies to family caregivers of hemodialysis patients.
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Cutillo A, Zimmerman K, Davies S, Madan-Swain A, Landier W, Arynchyna A, Rocque BG. Caregiver-provider communication after resection of pediatric brain tumors. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2020; 26:295-301. [PMID: 32470940 PMCID: PMC8099025 DOI: 10.3171/2020.4.peds19696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Because caregivers are a crucial part of a child's medical care, it is important to understand how to best communicate with them during hospitalization. Qualitative research can elucidate the best strategies for effective parent-provider communication. This study aims to reveal communication styles of neurosurgery team members, and to identify areas for improvement in the future. METHODS Caregivers of children with a newly diagnosed brain tumor requiring neurosurgery were enrolled during their child's hospitalization. During routine follow-up clinic visits within 3 months after diagnosis and tumor resection, caregivers participated in a semistructured interview, which assessed the quality of communication with the neurosurgery and oncology teams during hospitalization. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded for common themes until thematic saturation was reached. RESULTS During caregiver interviews (N = 22), several domains were discussed including communicating the diagnosis to the patient and siblings, to the rest of the family/support network, and with the neurosurgery team. Regarding parent-neurosurgeon communication, 82% of caregivers identified at least one positive aspect and 55% identified at least one negative aspect of communication. Caregivers who provided positive feedback appreciated that their neurosurgeon was thorough (73%), direct (27%), or compassionate (14%). They also valued when providers would speak "on my level" (18%) and would speak directly to the patient (27%). In terms of negative feedback, caregivers identified miscommunications (32%), discussing the diagnosis in front of the child before feeling prepared to do so (14%), and a lack of clarity about expectations, medications, or treatment (32%). CONCLUSIONS These data provide specific ways in which neurosurgery providers have communicated effectively with caregivers and identify areas for improvement. Results have been used to develop a navigator-led intervention geared toward improving parent-provider communication during hospitalization for resection of a brain tumor.
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- Alexandra Cutillo
- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama
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Rosenberg AR, Bradford MC, Junkins CC, Taylor M, Zhou C, Sherr N, Kross E, Curtis JR, Yi-Frazier JP. Effect of the Promoting Resilience in Stress Management Intervention for Parents of Children With Cancer (PRISM-P): A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2019; 2:e1911578. [PMID: 31532518 PMCID: PMC6751761 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.11578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Parents of children with serious illness, such as cancer, experience high stress and distress. Few parent-specific psychosocial interventions have been evaluated in randomized trials. OBJECTIVE To determine if individual- or group-based delivery of a novel intervention called Promoting Resilience in Stress Management for Parents (PRISM-P) improves parent-reported resilience compared with usual care. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This parallel, phase 2 randomized clinical trial with enrollment from December 2016 through December 2018 and 3-month follow-up was conducted at Seattle Children's Hospital. English-speaking parents or guardians of children who were 2 to 24 years old, who had received a diagnosis of a new malignant neoplasm 1 to 10 weeks prior to enrollment, and who were receiving cancer-directed therapy at Seattle Children's Hospital were included. Parents were randomized 1:1:1 to the one-on-one or group PRISM-P intervention or to usual care. Data were analyzed in 2019 (primary analyses from January to March 2019; final analyses in July 2019). INTERVENTIONS The PRISM-P is a manualized, brief intervention targeting 4 skills: stress management, goal setting, cognitive reframing, and meaning making. For one-on-one delivery, skills were taught privately and in person for 30 to 60 minutes approximately every other week. For group delivery, the same skills were taught in a single session with at least 2 parents present. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Participants completed patient-reported outcome surveys at enrollment and at 3 months. Linear regression modeling evaluated associations in the intention-to-treat population between each delivery format and the primary outcome (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale scores, ranging from 0 to 40, with higher scores reflecting greater resilience) and secondary outcomes (benefit finding, social support, health-related quality of life, stress, and distress) at 3 months. RESULTS In total, 94 parents enrolled, were randomized to 1 of the 3 groups, and completed baseline surveys (32 parents in one-on-one sessions, 32 in group sessions, and 30 in usual care). Their median (interquartile range) ages were 35 to 38 (31-44) years across the 3 groups, and they were predominantly white, college-educated mothers. Their children had median (interquartile range) ages of 5 to 8 (3-14) years; slightly more than half of the children were boys, and the most common cancer type was leukemia or lymphoma. One-on-one PRISM-P delivery was significantly associated with improvement compared with usual care in parent-reported outcomes for resilience (β, 2.3; 95% CI, 0.1-4.6; P = .04) and for benefit finding (β, 0.5; 95% CI, 0.2-0.8; P = .001). No significant associations were detected between either platform and other parent-reported outcomes. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE When delivered individually, PRISM-P was associated with improved parent-reported resilience and benefit finding. This scalable psychosocial intervention may help parents cope and find meaning after their child receives a diagnosis of a serious illness. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02998086.
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- Abby R. Rosenberg
- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Division of Bioethics/Palliative Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Children’s Core for Biomedical Statistics, Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, University of Washington, Seattle
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, University of Washington, Seattle
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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