The multidisciplinary pediatric psycho-oncology workforce: A national report on supervision for staff and training opportunities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This paper presents data on licensure/certification status, supervision of multidisciplinary pediatric psychosocial staff, and training opportunities in pediatric cancer programs in the United States, data that are critical to provide care aligned with the Standards of Psychosocial Care in Pediatric Cancer (Psychosocial Standards).

Methods

An online survey of psychosocial care consistent with the Psychosocial Standards was completed from a national sample of pediatric cancer programs (144/200). Licensure/certification status, availability and format of supervision for multidisciplinary staff (social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, child life specialists/recreational therapists), and types and number of psychosocial trainees were reported.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Kazak AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6715455 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature