Predictors of Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSS), Depression, and Anxiety among Caregivers of Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)

Chong, Agnes; Ahmad, Mahadir; Mohd Harizan, Nurul Batrisyia; Alias, Hamidah; Iqbal Hussain, Rizuana; Lateh, Afifi; Chan, Caryn

doi:10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.6.1923

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“…Symptoms among parents can include, for example, intrusive memories about the moment of the diagnosis and of the child’s treatment ( Tremolada et al, 2016 ). These symptoms can coexist with depression and anxiety, and may have different trajectories in different ethnic groups, as highlighted in a group of parents of children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia ( Chong et al, 2023 ). Since a cancer diagnosis is a stressful and potentially traumatic experience for children and their families, a screening of possible PTSS and other concurrent stressors is crucial for optimising dedicated psychological intervention to ensure safe mental health throughout treatment and survivorship.…”

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EMDR and standard psychotherapy for paediatric cancer patients and their families: a pilot study

Zucchetti,

Ciappina,

Roccia

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionThis study examined the efficacy of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy compared with standard psychotherapy (SP) in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in paediatric oncology patients and their families in the early stage of cancer treatment. The secondary aim of this study was to assess whether EMDR therapy has a different impact on post-traumatic growth compared to SP.MethodsForty patients were randomly assigned to EMDR or SP groups. The Impact of Event Scale – Revised (IES-R) and the Distress Thermometer (DT) were used to assess PTSD symptoms at pre-treatment (at cancer diagnosis) and in the post-treatment stages (after 8 sessions). The Post-traumatic Growth Inventory-PTGI was administered in the post-treatment stage in order to evaluate positive changes.ResultsBoth EMDR and SP are effective in reducing PTSD, but EMDR was significantly more effective than the SP in reducing scores on the IES-R, especially regarding the intrusive symptom subscale. Also, in the EMDR group there were higher scores of PTGI than in the standard group.ConclusionEMDR thus represents a promising treatment in the paediatric psycho-oncology setting.

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EMDR and standard psychotherapy for paediatric cancer patients and their families: a pilot study

Zucchetti,

Ciappina,

Roccia

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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The mediating role of family burden in the association between family functioning and post-traumatic stress symptoms among parents of children with leukemia in Xinjiang, China: a cross-sectional study

Liu,

Ma,

Xiao

et al. 2024

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Purpose To analyze the current levels of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) among parents of children with leukemia in Xinjiang, China, and to explore the mediating role of family burden in the association between family function and PTSS. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 209 parents of children with leukemia from a tertiary hospital in Xinjiang, China. Participants completed a social demographic questionnaire, the Family APGAR Index, the Family Burden Scale of Disease, and the post-traumatic stress disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with PTSS. Structural equation modeling was used to verify the mediating effect of family burden. Results Family income, disease duration, family function, and family burden were significantly associated with PTSS. PTSS was negatively associated with family function (r = -0.571, P < 0.001) and positively associated with family burden (r = 0.523, P < 0.001). Family burden mediated the relationship between family functioning and PTSS. Family function had an indirect effect on PTSS through family burden (β = −0.173, 95% confidence interval: -0.296, -0.088, P = 0.001). Conclusion Our findings emphasize the mediating role of family burden in the relationship between family function and PTSS among parents of children with leukemia. Health professionals should develop targeted family-centered care measures to ameliorate family function and decrease family burden, thus improving parents’ mental health.

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Risco Psicossocial E Distress Em Cuidadores De Crianças Com Câncer

Leal,

Motta,

Bortolini

2024

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Family members experience challenging situations in the diagnosis/treatment of childhood cancer. The illness can affect the family adjustment and adherence to the child/adolescent's care, reflecting on routines and relationships (family, marital, work and social). Cancer can reach high levels of distress in caregivers. The aim of this research was to investigate the relationships between indicators of psychosocial risk and distress in caregivers of children/adolescents with cancer. Fourteen caregivers answered the instruments on: socioeconomic characteristics (Brazil Economic Classification Criterion [CCEB]); psychosocial risk assessment (Psychosocial Assessment Tool [PAT 2.0]); and distress (Distress Thermometer). The data were submitted to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. It was found that most families presented a "target" classification of psychosocial risk and distress (e.g., worry, nervousness and pain). Inferential analyses did not confirm the hypothesis of a correlation between the level of distress and the total PAT score. However, positive correlations were observed between the domains of the scales, such as: positive correlation between the level of distress and problems with patients; and between partner distress and sibling problems, caregivers' problems, and caregivers' stress reactions. Negative correlations between physical and emotional distress symptoms and PAT domains were also observed. Caregiver distress may represent limitations to treatment, as it impacts emotional well-being and psychosocial functioning, especially in vulnerable families. Further studies are suggested to consider clinical and sociodemographic characteristics in order to understand the relationships between psychosocial variables involved. The need for systematic psychosocial assessment for pediatric oncology care is reinforced.

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Predictors of Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSS), Depression, and Anxiety among Caregivers of Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)

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EMDR and standard psychotherapy for paediatric cancer patients and their families: a pilot study

EMDR and standard psychotherapy for paediatric cancer patients and their families: a pilot study

The mediating role of family burden in the association between family functioning and post-traumatic stress symptoms among parents of children with leukemia in Xinjiang, China: a cross-sectional study

Risco Psicossocial E Distress Em Cuidadores De Crianças Com Câncer

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