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Coping and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents During Cancer Follow-up Care: a Prospective Observational Cohort Study
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Follow-up patients for Pediatric Cancer and Follow-up Care. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To explore the presence of post traumatic disorder and its association with coping strategies in children and adolescents during cancer follow-up care. Hypothesis: the investigators expect a reduction of post traumatic symptoms according to adequate coping strategies (eg. approach coping styles).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The intervention consists in the assessment of some psychological aspects (post traumatic stress symptoms and coping) of cancer patients in follow-up care, through specific tests. Each patient fills out the test battery during the psychological consult. At the same time, it is involved a parent to collect personal and clinical data through an ad hoc questionnaire.