Academic Continuity and School Reentry Support as a Standard of Care in Pediatric Oncology. Issue 5 (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thompson, Amanda L.; Christiansen, Heather L.; Elam, Megan; Hoag, Jennifer; Irwin, Mary Kay; Pao, Maryland; Voll, Megan; Noll, Robert B.; Kelly, Katherine Patterson
• Is Part Of: Pediatric blood & cancer. Volume 62:Issue 5(2015:May)Supplement
• Page Start: S805
• Page End: S817
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: childhood cancer -- psychosocial -- school reentry; Tumors in children -- Periodicals; Blood -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Cancer in children -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1002/pbc.25760
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1545-5009

Abstract

Abstract : Clinicians agree that return to school after diagnosis promotes the positive adjustment of children and adolescents with cancer; however, the school reentry process can present challenges. The aim of this review was to critically evaluate the literature on school reentry support for youth with cancer. Seventeen publications were identified. School reentry services were well‐received by families and educators; increased teacher and peer knowledge about childhood cancer; influenced peer and educator attitudes toward the patient; and improved communication and collaboration between patients/families, school, and the healthcare team. Evidence supports a strong recommendation for school reentry support for youth with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.