Could we use parent report as a valid proxy of child report on anxiety, depression, and distress? A systematic investigation of father –mother–child triads in children successfully treated for leukemia

ConclusionsParent–child differences when rating adolescent survivors’ difficulties may be more important than previously thought. Parent report probably cannot be considered as a valid proxy of older child report on such internalized domains as anxiety, depression, or distress in the after‐care clinic. Parents’ report is also likely to be influenced by their own mood, a factor that should be corrected for when using their report.

Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer - October 19, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cybelle Abate, Sarah Lipp é, Laurence Bertout, Simon Drouin, Maja Krajinovic, Émélie Rondeau, Daniel Sinnett, Caroline Laverdière, Serge Sultan Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research