Reasons for disagreement between proxy-report and self-report rating of symptoms in children receiving cancer therapies

ConclusionWe identified themes that explained disagreement in ratings of bothersome symptoms between child self-report and parent proxy-report. Some disagreement may be reduced by enhancing communication about symptom reporting between child and parent. Future research should focus on methods of symptom screening that encourage communication between children with cancer and their caregivers.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research