The effects of early screening and intervention on psychosocial outcomes in Singaporean children with cancer and their parents
Applied/Translational Research
Singapore Allied Health Conference
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Evaluate the effectiveness of early screening and intervention on psychosocial outcomes in children with cancer and their. Early psychosocial screening effectively reduces parental distress, though more targeted child support is needed.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate the effectiveness of early screening and intervention on psychosocial outcomes in children with cancer and their parents.
Background
Early psychosocial distress affects children with cancer and their families; interventions can improve coping and functioning.
Methods
Conducted psychosocial screenings quarterly in the first year, offering interventions to distressed children and parents.
Results
31% of retrospective group parents reported distress vs. 4% of prospective group; no differences in HRQoL for children.
Conclusion
Early psychosocial screening effectively reduces parental distress, though more targeted child support is needed.
Lessons Learnt
Psychosocial needs include coping with tiredness, school difficulties, caregiver stress, and financial/social challenges.
Additional Information
Psychosocial and Supportive Care Programme (PSCP); awarded AHIP 2019, SHQSA 2020, and SAHC 2021.
Keywords
Childhood Cancer, Psychosocial Support, Early Screening, Distress, Quality of Life
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | KK Women and Children Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Allied Health Conference |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Paediatrics, Oncology, Psychology, Clinical Research |
Project Lead(s) | Beron Tan |
Project Member(s) | Lois Teo |
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Dr. Beron Tan - beron.tan.w.z@kkh.com.sg