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  • Adolescent oncology
  • Psychosocial oncology
  • Experiential therapy

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  • Cancer significantly disrupts adolescent development, impacting independence, social relationships, and future planning.
  • Hospitalizations pose challenges to maintaining quality of life for teenagers undergoing cancer treatment.
  • Enhancing quality of life is a critical goal in the care of adolescents with cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of adventure therapy on the quality of life for adolescents diagnosed with cancer.
  • To understand how experiential, outdoor, and sailing activities influence psychosocial well-being in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative project between Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital and the Tender to Nave Italia Foundation.
  • Utilized a brigantine ship for adventure therapy, including outdoor and sailing activities.
  • Ninety adolescents with cancer completed quality of life and self-esteem questionnaires before and after the program.

Main Results:

  • All participants reported a significant improvement in their quality of life.
  • Participants also showed a significant enhancement in self-esteem following the experience.
  • The adventure therapy fostered the development of interpersonal relationships and essential life skills.

Conclusions:

  • Adventure therapy offers a valuable approach for adolescents with cancer to learn new behaviors and improve interpersonal skills.
  • The project facilitated emotional healing, overcoming personal challenges, and resuming developmental trajectories.
  • This collaborative, experiential program supports the psychosocial recovery of teenagers post-onco-hematological diagnosis.