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A systematic review of randomized controlled interventions for parents' distress in pediatric leukemia

A Bougea1, C Darviri, E C Alexopoulos

  • 1Stress Management and Health Promotion Postgraduate Course, Medical School, University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece.

ISRN Oncology
|November 18, 2011
PubMed

Insights

This review found that combined cognitive-behavioral interventions effectively reduce stress in parents of children with leukemia. Further research is needed to explore other psychological interventions and improve trial design quality.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Psychological Interventions
  • Family Wellbeing

Background:

  • Parental stress is a significant concern for families with a child diagnosed with leukemia.
  • Effective interventions are crucial for improving child and family wellbeing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review evidence on interventions reducing parental stress in childhood leukemia.
  • To assess the impact of these interventions on child and family wellbeing.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from January 1980 to June 2010 using MEDLINE.
  • Inclusion of 7 RCTs with 1045 parent participants.
  • Assessment of outcomes via self-report, observer report, and physiological measures.

Main Results:

  • Combined cognitive-behavioral interventions demonstrated the most significant effect in reducing parental distress.
  • Various psychological interventions, including problem-solving skills training, were utilized.
  • Methodological limitations included heterogeneity in stress measurement and inadequate adjustment for moderating factors.

Conclusions:

  • Combined cognitive-behavioral interventions are recommended for managing parental stress in childhood leukemia.
  • Further RCTs should prioritize robust trial design and reporting quality.
  • Limited evidence suggests potential benefits from other psychological interventions.

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