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Perceived social competency in children with brain tumors: comparison between children on and off therapy

Kristina K Hardy1, Victoria W Willard, Melody Ann Watral

  • 1Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. hardy017@mc.duke.edu

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
|February 12, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Children with brain tumors may face social challenges. Survivors off therapy reported greater social competence concerns than those on therapy or typical children, indicating a need for support.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Children with brain tumors experience various difficulties, including cognitive, academic, and social challenges.
  • Social functioning in pediatric brain tumor patients is understudied, especially longitudinally.
  • Understanding social difficulties is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate social functioning in children with brain tumors.
  • To compare social competence between children on therapy, off therapy, and a normative sample.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty children diagnosed with brain tumors participated.
  • Neurocognitive and psychological assessments were administered.
  • A measure of perceived social competence was utilized.

Main Results:

  • Patients off therapy reported significantly more concerns regarding social competence.
  • This group differed from both children on active treatment and a healthy control group.
  • Perceived competency was a key factor in social adjustment.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric brain tumor survivors, particularly those off therapy, experience notable social competence concerns.
  • Long-term psychosocial support is essential for these survivors.
  • Further research should focus on interventions to mitigate social difficulties and improve quality of life.

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