Educational and career goal attainments in young adult childhood cancer survivors. Issue 2 (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bashore, Lisa; Breyer, Emma
• Is Part Of: Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing. Volume 22:Issue 2(2017)
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• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: attainment -- cancer survivors -- career -- education -- pediatric; Pediatric nursing -- Periodicals; Evidence-based nursing -- Periodicals; Evidence-based pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.9200231
• DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12180
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1539-0136

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: Examine the educational and career outcomes of young adult childhood cancer survivors. Design and Methods: Descriptive study design using a survey sent to 336 survivors. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed separately. Results: Only 50 completed surveys were returned. Having a central nervous system tumor and radiation were associated with physical impairments. Four themes also emerged: future as medical professionals, dreams fallen short, peer relationships, and positive outlook on life. Practice Implications: Pediatric nurses caring for survivors should partner with oncology professionals to support survivors to enrich their educational and career opportunities.