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Identifying domains of quality of life in children with cancer undergoing palliative care : a qualitative study with professionals
(Cambridge University Press, 2017-01-31)
Objective:
The goal of pediatric palliative care (PPC) is to maintain the quality of life (QoL) of children whose lives are threatened. However, there are sparse scientific data on the domains of QoL in this particular ...
A 2‐year dyadic longitudinal study of mothers' and fathers' marital adjustment when caring for a child with cancer
(Wiley, 2016-06-30)
Objective
Studies examining interrelationships within parental couples confronted with pediatric cancer are scarce. This study explored dyadic longitudinal associations between both partners' family functioning and mood ...
Comparative risk judgments and actual risk-taking in sexual behaviours
Évaluations des risques comparatifs et prise de risque dans les comportements sexuels
(Ubiquity Press, 2001)
HIV infection still represents a major health problem. Risk-taking or the absence
of precautionary behaviour is the first determinant for infection. Comparative
risk could help explain some part of the risk-taking. However ...
Development and inter-rater reliability of a tool assessing hypnotic communication behaviours adopted by nurses caring for children with cancer : The Sainte-Justine Hypnotic Communication Assessment Scale
(Elsevier, 2017-11-21)
Background
Several studies in pediatric oncology have shown the successful effects of using hypnotic communication techniques (HCTech) during painful medical procedures. Since no studies assessed the precise use of these ...
Getting ready for transition to adult care : tool validation and multi-informant strategy using the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire in pediatrics
(Wiley, 2021-04-21)
Background
Transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare can be challenging and lead to severe consequences if done suboptimally. The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) was developed to assess adolescent ...
Cancer-related fatigue : scoping review to synthesize a definition for childhood cancer survivors
(Springer, 2023-03-24)
Context
There is no universal definition of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) specific to childhood cancer survivors, despite this population facing unique long-term side effects from their cancer. We aimed to synthesize and ...
Feasibility study of taking back control together, an intervention to support parents of children with cancer
(Springer, 2023-12-21)
Introduction
Parents of children with cancer can experience increased emotional distress. This study aimed to assess the feasibility (i.e., reach, treatment fidelity, and social validity) of Taking Back Control Together ...
Transition readiness assessment questionnaire : skill gaps and psychosocial predictors of transition readiness among adolescents and young adults with chronic medical conditions
(Wiley, 2023-08-03)
Background
Transferring from paediatric to adult care can be challenging. Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with chronic health conditions need to develop a specific set of skills to ensure lifelong medical follow-up ...
Contributing factors to well-being in a sample of long-term survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia : the role of social support in emotional regulation
(Taylor and Francis, 2024-01-09)
Objectives. To understand why some long-term childhood cancer survivors experience positive
adjustment in the long run, this study aimed to 1) explore associations between well-being, health
status, social support, and ...
Screening for distress in pediatric cancer survivors : a systematic comparison of one-step and two-step strategies to minimize detection errors
(Taylor and Francis Group, 2021-05-03)
Background:Childhood cancer survivors should be routinelyscreened for psychological distress. However, existing screeningtools promoted by cancer care institutions, such as the DistressThermometer (DT) generate high rates ...