Predicting Changes in Adaptive Functioning and Behavioral Adjustment following Treatment for a Pediatric Brain Tumor: A Report From the Brain Radiation Investigative Study Consortium

ConclusionsChildren may be vulnerable to reduced adaptive functioning following pediatric brain tumor treatment, especially in practical skills. Assessing pre‐diagnosis functioning and diagnostic and treatment‐related variables may improve our ability to predict those at greatest risk, although those factors may be less helpful in identifying children likely to develop behavioral difficulties. Screening of these factors in tertiary care and long‐term follow up settings may improve identification of those at greatest need for support services.
Source: Psycho-Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: PAPER Source Type: research