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ArticleJournal of pediatric psychology2023

Emotional Well-Being of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers: Perspectives From Children and Their Parents.

Kara L Brown, Diane Fairclough, Robert B Noll, Maru Barrera, Mary Jo Kupst, Maria A Gartstein, Anna M Egan, Carolyn R Bates, Cynthia A Gerhardt, Kathryn Vannatta

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Kara L BrownDepartment of Psychology, Washington State University, USA.
Diane FaircloughDepartment of Biostatistics and Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health, USA.
Robert B NollDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA.
Maru BarreraPsychology Department, The Hospital for Sick Children, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4079-6686
Mary Jo KupstDepartment of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA.
Maria A GartsteinDepartment of Psychology, Washington State University, USA.
Anna M EganDivision of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences, Children's Mercy Kansas City, USA.
Carolyn R BatesDepartment of Pediatrics, The University of Kansas Medical Center, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6073-7966
Cynthia A GerhardtCenter for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital, USA.
Kathryn VannattaCenter for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital, USA.

Funding

Adjustment of Pediatric Brain Tumor SurvivorsR03CA097740 · NCI · RESEARCH INST NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSP · PI GERHARDT, CYNTHIA A · 2002 to 2003
$150k
NCI NIH HHS R03 CA097740NCI NIH HHS RO3 CA097740
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Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study was to examine the emotional well-being of pediatric brain tumor survivors (PBTS) from the perspective of children's self-reports and parents' reports relative to matched comparison peers (COMP) and their parents. It was hypothesized that PBTS would self-report more depression symptoms, loneliness, and lower self-concept than COMP. We also hypothesized that mothers and fathers of PBTS would report more internalizing symptoms and lower total competence for their children. Age and sex effects were examined in exploratory analyses.

methodsFamilies of 187 PBTS and 186 COMP participated across 5 sites. Eligible children in the PBTS group were 8-15 years of age and 1-5 years post-treatment for a primary intracranial tumor without progressive disease. COMP were classmates matched for sex, race, and age.

resultsPBTS self-reported lower scholastic, athletic, and social competence, but not more depression, loneliness, or lower global self-worth than COMP. Parents of PBTS reported more internalizing symptoms and lower total competence than parents of COMP. With few exceptions, group differences did not vary as a function of child age and sex.

conclusionPBTS reported diminished self-concept in scholastic, athletic, and social domains, while their parents reported broader challenges with internalizing symptoms and total competence. Discrepancies between self-report and parent report require further study to inform targeted interventions for PBTS. Screening survivors for emotional challenges in follow-up clinic or in school setting may help with the allocation of psychosocial support and services for PBTS and their families.

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Brain NeoplasmsEmotionsChildFemaleHumansMothersSocial SkillsSurvivorsbrain tumorsoncologypediatricpsychosocial

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PMID36190446
PMCPMC9941833

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