Trial reportPloS one2016
It Is Tough and Tiring but It Works--Children's Experiences of Undergoing Radiotherapy.
Trial report in PloS one, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02993978 (Design and Evaluation of Care Environment and Technology at Pediatric Radiotherapy), which is not on this map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Design and Evaluation of Care Environment and Technology at Pediatric Radiotherapy
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- To understand the experiences, needs, and preferences for supportive care, among children and adolescents (0-19 years) diagnosed with cancer: a systematic review of qualitative studies.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Pooled it
- Children's experiences and responses towards an intervention for psychological preparation for radiotherapy.Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2018Trial
- From child and parent needs to supportive interventions for proton therapy without anaesthesia: A qualitative study.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2026Article
- Acceptability of a Serious Game About Proton Radiotherapy Designed for Children Aged 5 to 14 Years and Its Potential Impact on Perceived Anxiety: Feasibility and Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.JMIR serious games · 2024Article
- Hospital healthcare experiences of children and young people with life-threatening or life-shortening conditions, and their parents: scoping reviews and resultant conceptual frameworks.BMC pediatrics · 2023Article
- Effects of immersive virtual reality exposure in preparing pediatric oncology patients for radiation therapy.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2021Article
- How do children and adolescents experience healthcare professionals? Scoping review and interpretive synthesis.BMJ open · 2021Article
- Improving the Pediatric Patient Experience During Radiation Therapy-A Children's Oncology Group Study.International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics · 2021Article
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Abstract
Approximately 300 children ages 0 to 18 are diagnosed with cancer in Sweden every year, and 80 to 90 of them undergo radiotherapy treatment. The aim was to describe children's experiences of preparing for and undergoing radiotherapy, and furthermore to describe children's suggestions for improvement. Thirteen children between the ages of 5 and 15 with various cancer diagnoses were interviewed. Data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The findings revealed five categories: positive and negative experiences with hospital stays and practical arrangements; age-appropriate information, communication, and guidance to various degrees; struggle with emotions; use of distraction and other suitable coping strategies; and children's suggestions for improvement during radiotherapy. An overarching theme emerged: "It is tough and tiring but it works". Some key areas were: explanatory visits, the need for information and communication, being afraid, discomfort and suffering, the need for media distraction, dealing with emotions, and the need for support. A systematic, family-centered preparation program could possible help families prepare and individualized distraction during radiotherapy could contribute to reducing distress. Further studies with interventions could clarify successful programs.
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