Preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of an integrated hope techniques and narrative-based card game intervention for pediatric cancer patients in China: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spiritual well-being is the fourth dimension of well-being for pediatric cancer patients. A high level of spiritual well-being can protect them from psychological symptoms. Few interventions, however, have been focused on the spiritual dimension among pediatric patients with cancer. This study aimed to examine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an integrated hope techniques and narrative-based card game (HT-NCG) intervention for pediatric cancer patients on spiritual and psychological well-being and quality of life (QoL).

Methods

A total of 60 Chinese pediatric cancer patients aged 12-17 years were recruited from the pediatric oncology ward of Hunan Children's Hospital, China. Among them, 30 participants were randomized to the experimental group and

SUBMITTER: Liu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12315444 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature