A worldview of the professional experiences and training needs of pediatric psycho-oncologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thirty years after the origin of the field of psycho-oncology, limited data exist about the work practices of professionals providing psychosocial care to children with cancer and their families.

Method

A survey was designed to assess training, work environment, theoretical orientation, services provided, subspecialty areas or areas of special interest, satisfactions, challenges, and continuing education needs of pediatric psycho-oncologists. Members of national and international psycho-oncology organizations were invited to participate in the web-based survey.

Results

Seven hundred eighty-six professionals from 63 countries responded. The sample consisted mostly of psychologists (41%), physicians (20%), and social workers (14%). Approximately half of the p

SUBMITTER: Wiener L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3401640 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature