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When a parent has cancer: a community based program for school personnel.
Karen M Fasciano1, Harriet Berman, Cynthia Moore
1The Wellness Community of greater Boston, USA. Kfasciano@partners.org
Psycho-Oncology
|February 3, 2007
Summary
A new program significantly improved school professionals' knowledge and confidence in supporting families affected by parental cancer. Participants learned practical skills for outreach and listening to family needs.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Education
- Psychosocial Support
Background:
- Limited research exists on interventions for school personnel supporting families with parental cancer.
- Parental cancer significantly impacts family dynamics and children's well-being, necessitating school-based support.
- School professionals require specialized training to effectively assist these families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and pilot a program aimed at educating school professionals about the psychosocial impact of parental cancer on families.
- To enhance school personnel's knowledge and confidence in providing support to families experiencing parental cancer.
- To identify factors influencing knowledge acquisition and change among participants.
Main Methods:
- A program was developed and implemented across four educational sites.
- 244 school professionals completed pre- and post-program self-report questionnaires.
- Assessments measured changes in knowledge and anxiety related to supporting families with parental cancer.
Main Results:
- Participants reported significant increases in knowledge and confidence after the program, with large effect sizes.
- Initial knowledge and knowledge gains varied based on profession, personal cancer experience, and prior work with affected families.
- Participants valued learning practical skills for reaching out to and listening to families' needs.
Conclusions:
- The developed program is effective in enhancing school professionals' capacity to support families facing parental cancer.
- Further program refinement and evaluation are warranted based on positive pilot results.
- Investing in school-based support programs can improve outcomes for families navigating parental cancer.
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