Elaboration and refinement of a motivational communication training program for healthcare professionals in pediatric oncology: a feasibility and acceptability study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A healthy lifestyle could have a positive impact in reducing the incidence of some long-term sequelae secondary to pediatric cancer treatments. Motivational communication (MC) is effective at improving healthy lifestyle habits, especially when patients experience change as a challenge. To date, there is no available intervention program using MC that promotes healthy lifestyles in pediatric oncology.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to develop the first MC training program for professionals in pediatric oncology and assess its feasibility and acceptability.

Materials and methods

Following standard procedures involving professionals, we developed a professional-targeted training named the Motivation Cafés, consisting in six sessions of core MC s

SUBMITTER: Dewez S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8158256 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature