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Soumitra Shankar Datta1,2, Tania Saha1, Aparupa Ojha1
1Department of Palliative Care and Psycho-oncology, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata 700160, India.
Ecancermedicalscience
|May 25, 2019
Summary
Paediatric psycho-oncology integrates emotional and medical care for children with cancer. This evolving field emphasizes training for all clinical teams to provide essential psychosocial support and specialized mental health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychology
- Child Health
Background:
- Paediatric psycho-oncology is a growing specialty crucial for comprehensive cancer care.
- Modern services aim to integrate physical and psychosocial care for children and families.
- Addressing emotional needs alongside medical treatment is increasingly recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the unique challenges in paediatric psycho-oncology.
- To identify key situations requiring psychological assessment and management.
- To propose a tiered training structure for professionals.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and expert discussion on paediatric psycho-oncology.
- Analysis of common psychological challenges in childhood cancer.
- Development of a proposed training framework.
Main Results:
- Psychosocial care is a shared responsibility across paediatric oncology teams.
- Specialist intervention by psychiatrists and psychologists is sometimes necessary.
- Training in child/adolescent interviewing techniques is vital.
Conclusions:
- Empathic, evidence-based psychosocial care is essential for all staff.
- A tiered training approach enhances capacity for psychological support.
- Self-reflection on professional wellbeing underpins effective care delivery.
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