Factors Associated With Symptom Burden Among Pediatric Patients With Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The objective was to identify factors associated with self-reported symptom burden measured using Symptom Screening in Pediatrics Tool (SSPedi) in pediatric patients with cancer.

Methods

This was a secondary analysis of a cluster randomized trial enrolling pediatric patients newly diagnosed with cancer. Twenty sites were randomized to routine symptom screening versus usual care. Intervention included thrice-weekly symptom screening with SSPedi, delivery of severely bothersome scores to health care teams, and implementation of locally adapted symptom management care pathways. Primary outcome was total SSPedi scores, 0 (no bothersome symptoms) to 60 (worst bothersome symptoms), obtained at baseline, week four, and week eight in 430 patients (n = 217 intervention and n

SUBMITTER: Yan AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12393674 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature