Delivery of care consistent with the psychosocial standards in pediatric cancer: Current practices in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With published evidence-based Standards for Psychosocial Care for Children with Cancer and their Families, it is important to know the current status of their implementation. This paper presents data on delivery of psychosocial care related to the Standards in the United States.

Procedure

Pediatric oncologists, psychosocial leaders, and administrators in pediatric oncology from 144 programs completed an online survey. Participants reported on the extent to which psychosocial care consistent with the Standards was implemented and was comprehensive and state of the art. They also reported on specific practices and services for each Standard and the extent to which psychosocial care was integrated into broader medical care.

Results

Participants indicated that

SUBMITTER: Scialla MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5766412 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature