Communication Tools Used in Cancer Communication with Children: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although communication tools might guide healthcare professionals in communicating with children about cancer, it is unclear what kind of tools are used. This scoping review aimed to map the communication tools used in cancer communication among children with cancer, families, and healthcare professionals.

Methods

A comprehensive search using PubMed (including MEDLINE), Embase, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, and CINAHL was conducted on 1 August 2021. We mapped communication tools and their impacts.

Results

We included 25 studies (9 experimental studies and 16 feasibility studies) of 29 reports and found 21 communication tools. There was a lack of communication tools that were (1) accessible and validated, (2) designed for healthcare professionals, (3) targeted children

SUBMITTER: Yamaji N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9563078 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature