Mentor/s
Professor David Thomson and Professor Jennifer Trudeau-Tham
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
No parent can ever be adequately prepared for the devastating diagnosis that their child has pediatric cancer. While it is clear this situation would be difficult for anyone, the true prevalence of mental health struggles among parents of this population has not been analyzed in the depth that it should be. Successful professional support groups for caregivers of children diagnosed with pediatric cancer have been shown to improve their quality of life. This essay will identify a needed change in the current advertisement of support groups with aiding information to address possible questions that may arise through various disciplines. All caregivers of children diagnosed with pediatric cancer should be automatically enrolled in a guaranteed support group to prevent psychological distress, as supported by ethical and financial considerations regarding the change of approach.
College and Major available
Nursing BSN
Location
Session 16: Digital Commons & West Campus West Building Room 214
Start Day/Time
4-28-2023 9:00 AM
End Day/Time
4-28-2023 10:15 AM
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Prize Categories
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Opt-Out Mental Health Support Groups: Confronting Ethical and Financial Concerns for Parents Facing Childhood Cancer
Session 16: Digital Commons & West Campus West Building Room 214
No parent can ever be adequately prepared for the devastating diagnosis that their child has pediatric cancer. While it is clear this situation would be difficult for anyone, the true prevalence of mental health struggles among parents of this population has not been analyzed in the depth that it should be. Successful professional support groups for caregivers of children diagnosed with pediatric cancer have been shown to improve their quality of life. This essay will identify a needed change in the current advertisement of support groups with aiding information to address possible questions that may arise through various disciplines. All caregivers of children diagnosed with pediatric cancer should be automatically enrolled in a guaranteed support group to prevent psychological distress, as supported by ethical and financial considerations regarding the change of approach.
Students' Information
Abigail Cofsky
Nursing Major
Honors and Psychology Minors
Class of 2024