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ArticleHealth and quality of life outcomes2020

Self-reported and parent proxy reported functional impairment among pediatric cancer survivors and controls.

Sarah J Erickson, Sarah Hile, Nicole Kubinec, Robert D Annett

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Sarah J EricksonDepartment of Psychology, Logan Hall, University of New Mexico, MSC03 2220, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA. erickson@unm.edu.
Sarah HilePrivate practice, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
Nicole KubinecDepartment of Psychology, Logan Hall, University of New Mexico, MSC03 2220, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6494-4583
Robert D AnnettDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA.

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backgroundA unique and limiting component in the research on functional impairment among children has been the exclusive use of parent proxy reports about child functioning; and there is limited information regarding the impact of pediatric cancer treatment on children's day-to-day functioning and how this is related to neurocognitive functioning. The objective of the current study was to examine a novel measure of self-reported functional impairment, and explore the relationship between self-reported and parent-reported child functional impairment in pediatric cancer survivors compared to controls.

methodsA cross-sectional cohort of survivors (n = 26) and controls (n = 53) were recruited. Survivors were off treatment an average of 6.35 years (SD = 5.38; range 1-15 years) and demonstrated an average "medium" Central Nervous System treatment intensity score. Participants completed measures of functional impairment (FI), intellectual assessment (RIST) and executive functions (NIH Examiner), while parents reported on children's functional impairment.

resultsSurvivors were similar to controls in functional impairment. Regardless of group membership, self-reported FI was higher than parent-reported FI, although they were correlated and parent report of FI significantly predicted self-reported FI. Across groups, increased impairment was associated with four of seven Examiner scores.

conclusionsResearch regarding self-reported functional impairment of cancer survivors and its association with parent-reported functional impairment and neurocognitive deficits has been limited. Our results suggest that self-reported FI appears to be a reasonable and viable outcome measure that corresponds with and adds incremental validity to parent reported FI. While low treatment intensity may confer relative sparing of functional impairment among survivors, children report higher FI levels than parents, suggesting that FI can be of clinical utility. In conclusion, pediatric cancer survivors should be screened for self-reported functional difficulties.

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Executive FunctionQuality of LifeSelf ReportAdolescentCancer SurvivorsCase-Control StudiesChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleParentsProxyChildhood Cancer survivorsExecutive functionFunctional impairmentNeurocognitive deficitsPediatric oncologySelf-report, parent proxy report, Brief impairment scale

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PMCPMC7236514

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