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Psychosocial Interventions and Therapeutic Support as a Standard of Care in Pediatric Oncology

Amii C Steele1, Larry L Mullins2, Alexandria J Mullins2

  • 1Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplant, Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pediatric Blood & Cancer
|December 25, 2015
PubMed

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Psychosocial support significantly reduces psychological distress for childhood cancer patients and their parents. This review examines evidence for standardized psychosocial care throughout the cancer journey.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Psychology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Childhood cancer significantly impacts youth and parental mental health.
  • Psychological distress is common in families navigating the cancer trajectory.
  • Existing research suggests psychosocial support is beneficial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence base for standardized psychosocial care.
  • To assess psychosocial outcomes for pediatric cancer patients and their parents.
  • To inform best practices in cancer care support.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review.
  • Analysis of research on psychosocial outcomes.
  • Examination of studies focusing on pediatric cancer patients and parents.

Main Results:

  • Evidence supports the efficacy of psychosocial interventions.
  • Consistent findings indicate reduced distress with support.
  • Gaps in research for standardized care protocols identified.

Conclusions:

  • Psychosocial support is crucial for pediatric cancer families.
  • Further research is needed to establish universal care standards.
  • Integrating psychosocial care is essential for holistic cancer treatment.

Keywords:
cancerinterventionpediatricpsychosocialstandard of caresupport

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