J Korean Acad Child Health Nurs.
2012 Jan;18(1):19-28.
Childhood Cancer Survivor's Services Needs for the Better Quality of Life
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- 1School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.
- 2College of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA. minahkim@usc.edu
Abstract
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The study aimed to identity specific needs for services and programs to help childhood cancer survivors adjust and adapt to life after treatment.
METHODS
In-depth interviews were conducted with 31 childhood cancer survivors, diagnosed with cancer before the age of 18 and currently between 15 and 39 years of age. Each survivor had completed his/her cancer treatment.
RESULTS
The participating cancer survivors reported needs for services related to psychological counseling, schooling and learning, social skills, mentorship, integrated health management, self support activities, families of survivors, and public recognition and awareness.
CONCLUSION
The results of the study indicate a need to better understand childhood cancer survivors, provides a basis for developing various services and programs to improve the quality of life among childhood cancer patients, survivors, and their families, and supports the importance of psychosocial adjustment.
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