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How leukaemia affects a child's schooling

C Eiser

    The British Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Children with leukaemia have significantly higher school absences and present teaching challenges, though their academic performance is comparable to peers. Enhanced school-hospital collaboration is recommended for better support.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Oncology
    • Educational Psychology

    Background:

    • Children undergoing leukaemia treatment often face unique challenges impacting their education.
    • Understanding teacher perceptions is crucial for supporting these students.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess school attendance, teacher perceptions, and academic attainments of children with leukaemia compared to their siblings.
    • To identify areas for improved school-hospital collaboration.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire was administered to teachers of children with leukaemia and their siblings.
    • Data collected included attendance rates, teacher perceptions, and academic/behavioral assessments.

    Main Results:

    • Children with leukaemia had higher absence rates (41.5%) than siblings (15.6%).

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  • Teachers reported difficulties and modified expectations for leukaemic children.
  • Academic attainments were comparable, though slightly lower for children with leukaemia.

    • Conclusions:

    • Leukaemia significantly impacts school attendance and requires tailored teaching approaches.
    • Closer liaison between schools and hospitals can benefit teachers and students.