Infancy and pediatric cancer: an exploratory study of parent psychological distress

ConclusionsParent–child relationships are of fundamental importance during infancy. This study provides novel data highlighting the psychological impact for parents when a cancer diagnosis is made during this critical developmental period, including the contribution of family structure to parental distress. Results provide further support for applying a traumatic stress framework when exploring parent experiences of pediatric cancer. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - May 4, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: L. Vernon, D. Eyles, C. Hulbert, L. Bretherton, M. C. McCarthy Tags: Paper Source Type: research