The Role of Coping and Temperament in the Adjustment of Children with Cancer

Miller, Kimberly S.; Vannatta, Kathryn; Compas, Bruce E.; Vasey, Michael W.; McGoron, Katie D.; Salley, Christina G.; Gerhardt, Cynthia A.

doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsp037

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“…There is an increasing recognition that biological dispositions, or temperament, may play a role in outcomes for children with cancer; yet, to our knowledge, only three studies have examined temperament in children with cancer (Barrera et al, 2003;Harper et al, 2014;Miller et al, 2009). Those studies were based on varying models of temperament, did not restrict inclusion to children with a brain tumor specifically, nor included child self-report of temperament.…”

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Temperament and Social Behavior in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers

Salley

Hewitt

Patenaude

et al. 2014

Journal of Pediatric Psychology

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Objective To examine the role of temperament (i.e., surgency/positive affect, negative affect, and effortful control) in the social behavior of pediatric brain tumor survivors and comparison classmates. Methods Parent-, peer-, and self-report data were collected for 75 children after treatment for a brain tumor, and 67 comparison classmates. Tests of mediation and moderated mediation were run to examine whether effortful control accounted for group differences in social behavior and whether this indirect effect was moderated by surgency/ positive or negative affectivity. Results Peers described survivors as lower in Leadership-popularity and higher in Sensitivity-isolation and victimization than comparison classmates. Parent and self-report of surgency/ positive affect revealed survivors were lower on this dimension. Survivors were rated by parents as demonstrating less effortful control. Effortful control did not consistently account for group differences in social behavior. There was limited evidence of moderated mediation. Conclusions Research on the implications of potential changes in temperament following treatment is warranted.

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Temperament and Social Behavior in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers

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Hewitt

Patenaude

et al. 2014

Journal of Pediatric Psychology

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“…19 Problem-focused (engagement) coping has been associated with decreased levels of anxiety and depression in many populations, including pediatric oncology patients. 23 Most adolescents are capable of formulating problemfocused (engagement) coping mechanisms such as information seeking, accepting support from others, and internal reflection to predict long-term consequences. 24 Maladaptive disengagement (emotion-focused) coping mechanisms such as withdrawal and avoidant or escape coping are less common, 19 demonstrating the resilience and fortitude of most adolescents.…”

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Coping Styles of Female Adolescent Cancer Patients with Potential Fertility Loss

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Murphy

Knapp

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Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

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Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study was to assess the coping styles of female adolescent cancer patients regarding potential loss of fertility. Expectations and desires for the future, coping styles in typical adolescence, and coping styles when faced with potential loss of fertility due to cancer treatment are discussed. Methods: Female adolescents diagnosed with cancer aged 12-18 years at study (N = 14) were administered a 10-item values clarification tool to pilot test the readability and relevance of the items on reproductive concerns, followed by a cognitive debriefing interview asking participants how they would respond to each item. These qualitative responses were assessed for coping style type using the constant comparative approach. Results: All adolescent participants reported having a strong desire for biological children in the future. Reactions to questions regarding the loss of fertility fell into two categories of coping styles: emotion-focused coping or problem-focused (engagement) coping. Within emotion-focused coping, there were three distinct styles: externalizing attribution style, internalizing attribution style, and repressive adaptation. Problem-focused coping adolescents displayed optimism. Conclusion: Successful interventions aimed at promoting adaptive coping styles should seek to uncover adolescents' values about future parenthood and reproduction. Development of an age-appropriate assessment to stimulate dialogue regarding fertility and initiate an adolescent's cognitive processing of potential fertility loss is warranted.

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“…La forma de afrontamiento y reacciones psicológicas (estrés), pues se evidenciaron asociaciones de estos con la depresión 27,30 . La autoestima, pues esta se asocia con más salud y menor depresión 27 .…”

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“…Permitir la expresión de sentimientos y emociones: Esta actividad le da la oportunidad a la enfermería de reconocer las necesidades de los niños 23 , aunque algunos estudios ponen de manifiesto la falta de tiempo para llevar a cabo esta actividad 30 .…”

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“…Preparación mediante la educación frente al diagnóstico y tratamiento: Esta actividad es un factor protector, pues da seguridad y control 30 , disminuye las consecuencias negativas 14 , contribuye a reducir el malestar físico 31 , brinda un escenario para la escucha de preocupaciones y temores 29 , permite a los niños convertirse en participantes activos de su cuidado, lo que les otorga un sentido de seguridad 27 y la información suministrada reduce la incertidumbre y los sentimientos negativos 26 .…”

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Factores relacionados con la depresión en pacientes pediátricos con cáncer y participación de la enfermera en su detección

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El objetivo de este trabajo fue describir cuáles son los factores relacionados con la depresión en los pacientes pediátricos con cáncer y de qué manera la enfermería puede participar en su detección. Se realizó una revisión integrativa de artículos publicados entre 2000 y 2012. Se seleccionaron 15, se analizaron críticamente y organizaron por temas de acuerdo a su propósito. Los factores relacionados con la depresión que se encontraron son: personales: capacidad de adaptación, nivel de desarrollo y funcionamiento físico, nivel cognitivo y emocional, género, forma de afrontamiento, autoestima, apariencia e imagen corporal; familiares y sociales: apoyo familiar y apoyo social; y relacionados con la enfermedad y tratamiento: estancia hospitalaria, procedimientos médicos y de enfermería, aislamiento, etapa y efectos secundarios de la quimioterapia, calidad de la atención y la no identificación a tiempo de trastornos psicológicos. Se concluye que existen factores personales, familiares, de la enfermedad y tratamiento predictores y moduladores de la depresión que se relacionan con el riesgo o aparición de esta en el niño con cáncer. Dentro de las acciones de enfermería se destacan la valoración de los factores, la participación en grupos interdisciplinarios y la promoción de redes de apoyo social.

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The Role of Coping and Temperament in the Adjustment of Children with Cancer

Abstract: Results partially support the utility of an integrated model including cancer-related stress, coping, and NA in identifying children at risk for internalizing symptoms during treatment. Additional research is needed to inform interventions for this population.

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Temperament and Social Behavior in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers

Temperament and Social Behavior in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers

Coping Styles of Female Adolescent Cancer Patients with Potential Fertility Loss

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