Prognosis Communication in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While communication plays an important role in medicine, it also often represents a challenge when the topic at hand is the prognosis of a high-risk condition. When it comes to pediatric oncology, the challenge becomes even greater for physicians who have to adapt their discourse to both the child and their family.

Methods

Following the PRISMA guidelines, an advanced search on PubMed, Scopus and the Cochrane Library was performed, from 1 January 2017 to 31 October 2022. Demographic data for caregivers, pediatric patients and physicians were extracted, as well as diagnosis, prognosis, presence at discussion, emotional states and impact on life, trust, decision roles, communication quality and other outcomes.

Results

A total of 21 articles were analyzed. Most

SUBMITTER: Boeriu E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10297328 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature