ArticleCancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.)2022
The setting up and running of a children's activity group and learning centre for children with haematological and oncology conditions.
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- The setting up and running of a children's activity group and learning centre for children with haematological and oncology conditions.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2022Article
- Patient-led research and Advocacy Efforts.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundChildren diagnosed with haematological and oncology conditions spend long periods of time undergoing treatments in hospital. Treatments are intensive and may include combinations of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and bone marrow transplants. This often means that they have prolonged hospital stays away from family, friends and familiar environments.
aimWe aimed at starting an activity group and learning centre based in the hospital setting for children undergoing treatment for haematological and oncology conditions.
methodsThe activity group and learning centre was set up in a tertiary care hospital under the department of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation with the support of a local NGO called 'Samiksha Foundation' in Bangalore, India. Children who participated in the programme engaged in learning through participation in the activity groups which engaged in academic and non-academic activities. The activity group and learning centre was piloted in April and May of 2019. During the pilot sessions, 156 children participated in the group. Children of all ages were welcome to attend and were given activities based on their age and learning levels. Until March 2020, the group has seen over 600 children in attendance.
resultsThis methods report examines various aspects of the activity group such as setting up of the activity groups, how they are run, the activities conducted in the groups and the effects the group has had on children and their families as reported by them while undergoing treatment.
conclusionThe overall response to the activity groups was positive and widely accepted among our patient community. The intervention proved to be effective, easy to implement and relatively inexpensive. We hope that by sharing data from our centre, more paediatric units may be able to implement such groups for children.
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