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Child and Adolescent Cancer Communication Preferences for Information Exchange: A Meta-Synthesis.

Ginny L Schulz¹, Katherine Patterson Kelly², Kimberly A Pyke-Grimm^3,4

¹Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

|May 26, 2026

Summary

Children and adolescents (C&A) with cancer have unmet communication needs. This study synthesized their preferences for receiving cancer information, revealing individual needs for better patient-centered care.

Keywords:

adolescents cancer communication children information exchange pediatric cancer

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Oncology
Health Communication
Qualitative Research Synthesis

Background:

Communication needs of children and adolescents (C&A) with cancer are often unmet.
Understanding C&A perspectives on communication is crucial for patient-centered care and improved health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and synthesize qualitative data on C&A's self-reported preferences for cancer communication regarding information exchange.
To identify evidence-based recommendations for meeting C&A communication needs.

Main Methods:

Systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies using Joanna Briggs Institute methods.
Searched PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and SCOPUS databases.
Included studies with participants under 18 years with childhood cancer.

Main Results:

Synthesized 365 findings from 57 studies involving 69 articles.
Identified six key synthesized findings regarding information preferences: how, when, and from whom C&A want to receive information.
Highlighted that C&A with cancer have distinct, voiceable preferences for information exchange.

Conclusions:

Children and adolescents with cancer possess individual preferences for information exchange during treatment.
Healthcare teams and parents should tailor communication strategies to meet these expressed needs.
Evidence-based recommendations can improve communication and support C&A in their cancer journey.