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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021

Pediatric brain tumor survivors' lived experience of engaging in a musical training program which promoted their psychological well-being: a qualitative study.

Ankie Tan Cheung, William Ho Cheung Li, Laurie Long Kwan Ho, Wei Xia, Godfrey Chi Fung Chan, Joyce Oi Kwan Chung

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Ankie Tan CheungSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M. W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
William Ho Cheung LiSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M. W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong. william3@hku.hk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2562-769X
Laurie Long Kwan HoSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M. W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Wei XiaSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M. W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Godfrey Chi Fung ChanDepartment of Adolescent Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Joyce Oi Kwan ChungSchool of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
HKU-Pasteur Research Pole · HKHong Kong Polytechnic University · HKQueen Mary Hospital · CN

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University of Hong Kong 201511159063
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeMusical training has been found to promote psychological well-being and quality of life among pediatric brain tumor survivors. Yet, the essential elements of musical training that influence its efficacy remain unknown. This study aimed to examine the lived experience of engaging in the musical training program from the perspectives of pediatric brain tumor survivors, their parents, and interveners.

methodsWe employed a descriptive phenomenological approach. Twenty pediatric brain tumor survivors (aged 8-15 years) who had undergone musical training in a previous trial were selected, along with their parents (13 mothers and 7 fathers) and 7 interveners, to participate in individual semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was conducted according to Colaizzi's descriptive phenomenology method.

resultsFive main themes emerged from the interviews: overcoming difficulties encountered during the initial phase of the musical training program, improved psychological and emotional well-being, facilitation of participation in musical training program, appreciation of the benefits of joining the musical training program, and expectation of future musical training program. The musical training program improved the psychological and emotional well-being of pediatric brain tumor survivors by promoting positive mood, facilitating emotional management and expression, and enhancing self-confidence. In addition, learning in a supportive environment is crucial in facilitating survivors to overcome adversity during their learning process.

conclusionThis study addressed a literature gap by exploring how a musical training program promoted psychological well-being among pediatric brain tumor survivors. The study findings inform the importance of tailoring musical training program based on survivors' learning abilities and needs.

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AdolescentBrain NeoplasmsChildFemaleHumansMaleMental HealthMusicQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeSurvivorsCancerDepressive symptomsPediatric brain tumor survivorsQualitative studyQuality of lifeSelf-esteem

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