International Survey of Pediatric Oncologists' Beliefs and Communication Practices Regarding Symptom Self-Monitoring by Childhood Cancer Survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Childhood cancer survivors report self-monitoring for and worrying about symptoms of disease recurrence and secondary cancers, although symptom-related worry is associated with poorer health-related quality of life. This survey captured pediatric oncologists' beliefs and communication practices regarding symptom self-monitoring for childhood cancer survivors.

Methods

Using a closed-loop snowball sampling technique, pediatric oncologists completed an online survey regarding the importance of symptom self-monitoring for off-therapy patients, the degree to which symptom self-monitoring was perceived to cause stress and worry, and communication practices.

Results

196 pediatric oncologists (White [78%]; female [64%]; M_age = 47 years) from every continent

SUBMITTER: Webster SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12860474 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature