In:
Die Onkologie, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 28, No. 11 ( 2022-11), p. 997-1004
Abstract:
Every year 37,000 parents with minor children receive a diagnosis of cancer. This leads to considerable distress and increased rates of psychological complications in all family members. Affected families are not adequately recognized, existing support structures do not adequately meet their specific needs, and are rarely used. Objectives What are specific stressors and protective factors for families suffering from parental cancer? What care structures currently exist and what are the criteria for needs-based interventions for the family that can be implemented in standard care? Method We provide a summary of the current state of knowledge (selective literature search), development of the new intervention “Family-SCOUT”, experiences, and first results of the effectiveness study. Results Interventions need to address the complexity of the disease-related situation and the individual needs of all family members. In addition, they need to be conducted through active consultation and they should be family-centered, multisectoral, and comprehensive through all disease phases. Areas such as organizing everyday life, promoting open disease-related communication, and supporting emotional coping with the disease must be addressed. The successful implementation of such an intervention has been proven. The basis for inclusion in standard care is contractual regulations with health insurance companies. Conclusions The prevention of health impairments in parents of underage children with cancer also includes support for all family members to cope with the disease. Oncologists and other physicians working with cancer patients should identify the affected parents, encourage transparent communication, and refer them to appropriate regional care services. These should become part of standard care.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2731-7226
,
2731-7234
DOI:
10.1007/s00761-022-01208-6
Language:
German
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
3120761-3
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