Effectiveness of a Mobile Device-Based Resilience Training Program in Reducing Depressive Symptoms and Enhancing Resilience and Quality of Life in Parents of Children With Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caring for children with cancer can be a stressful experience for parents and may have negative effects on their physical and psychological well-being. Although evidence has shown that resilience is associated with positive psychological well-being, few interventions have been specifically designed to enhance the resilience of parents of children with cancer.

Objective

The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a mobile device-based resilience training program in reducing depressive symptoms and enhancing resilience and quality of life (QoL) in parents of children with cancer.

Methods

Parents of children diagnosed with cancer were recruited from the pediatric oncology wards of 3 tertiary hospitals in China. The participants were randomly assig

SUBMITTER: Luo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8669578 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature