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ArticleJMIR pediatrics and parenting2024

Online Ambassador Visits for Hospitalized Children With Cancer: Qualitative Evaluation of Implementation.

Natasha Nybro Boensvang, Mette Weibel, Claire E Wakefield, Pernille Envold Bidstrup, Marianne Olsen, Karin Bækgaard Nissen, Vibeke Spager, Martin Kaj Fridh, Hanne Bækgaard Larsen

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Article in JMIR pediatrics and parenting, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Natasha Nybro BoensvangFaculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4677-9374
Mette WeibelFaculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1810-2334
Claire E WakefieldBehavioral Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7704-7067
Pernille Envold BidstrupPsychological Aspects of Cancer, Danish Cancer Institute, Danish Cancer Society, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9704-6800
Marianne OlsenDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Section, University Hospital Aalborg, Aalborg, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1724-0838
Karin Bækgaard NissenDepartment of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8721-6199
Vibeke SpagerDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital of Copehagen (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9513-3846
Martin Kaj FridhDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital of Copehagen (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1560-0530
Hanne Bækgaard LarsenDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital of Copehagen (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3592-0088

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Abstract

backgroundChildren with cancer or cancer-like disease risk treatment-related isolation, which can negatively impact their peer relationships and social competencies and exacerbate their loneliness. During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased online socialization became the new normal imposed by national isolation guidelines. To adhere to the treatment-related isolation guidelines, children with cancer were offered online classmate "ambassador" visits during hospitalization.

objectiveThis study aimed to identify facilitators and barriers to online classmate "ambassador" visits during children with cancer's hospitalization through a qualitative descriptive process evaluation using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

methodsFrom January to April 2022, we conducted 39 individual semistructured interviews with hospitalized children (n=16), their classmates (n=16), teachers from their schools (n=3), and study nurses (n=4) from involved hospitals. Most interviews (n=37, 95%) were conducted online using Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, while 2 (5%) interviews were conducted in person at the participants' residences. This approach allowed us to gain a broad understanding of the facilitators and barriers to online ambassador visits.

resultsWe identified four themes: (1) working together, (2) ensuring participation, (3) staying connected, and (4) together online. The themes are described in terms of facilitators and barriers to online ambassador visits with 3 Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research domains: innovation, individuals, and the implementation process.

conclusionsAddressing the social needs of hospitalized children through online visits with their classmates may be relevant when one-on-one meetings are problematic. The online visits are highly dependent on collaboration between study nurses and teachers and assessing the needs of the hospitalized children. While a high degree of adult engagement and a stable internet connection are pivotal, these online visits can promote much-needed social interaction between children across physical settings.

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cancerChildrenin-hospitalinteractioninterventiononlinepeersqualiativequality of liferelationshipschool-agedsocial

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