Effects of a brief problem-solving intervention for parents of children with cancer. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lamanna, Jennifer; Bitsko, Matthew; Stern, Marilyn
• Is Part Of: Children's health care. Volume 47:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 51
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Children -- Hospital care -- Periodicals; Child health services -- Periodicals; Children -- Preparation for medical care -- Periodicals; 362.19892
• DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2016.1275638
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0273-9615

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study examines a problem-solving intervention for parents of children with cancer. It was hypothesized that the intervention would improve problem-solving ability and decrease symptoms of caregiving stress and posttraumatic stress compared controls. 39 parents were assessed at baseline, one month, and three months post-intervention. No significant results were found. This study adds to research on problem-solving interventions for parents of children with cancer. Future studies should consider timing of interventions and target parents under the highest levels of distress.