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Academic Continuity and School Reentry Support as a Standard of Care in Pediatric Oncology
Author(s) -
Thompson Amanda L.,
Christiansen Heather L.,
Elam Megan,
Hoag Jennifer,
Irwin Mary Kay,
Pao Maryland,
Voll Megan,
Noll Robert B.,
Kelly Katherine Patterson
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
pediatric blood and cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1545-5017
pISSN - 1545-5009
DOI - 10.1002/pbc.25760
Subject(s) - reentry , medicine , pediatric oncology , childhood cancer , peer support , blood cancer , health care , cancer , family medicine , medical education , nursing , economics , economic growth
Clinicians agree that return to school after diagnosis promotes the positive adjustment of children and adolescents with cancer; however, the school reentry process can present challenges. The aim of this review was to critically evaluate the literature on school reentry support for youth with cancer. Seventeen publications were identified. School reentry services were well‐received by families and educators; increased teacher and peer knowledge about childhood cancer; influenced peer and educator attitudes toward the patient; and improved communication and collaboration between patients/families, school, and the healthcare team. Evidence supports a strong recommendation for school reentry support for youth with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.