Oncological Children and Well-Being: Occupational Performance and HRQOL Change after Fine Motor Skills Stimulation Activities

Cancer children experience long periods of hospitalization, which are associated with limited performance in several developmental domains and participation restrictions in age appropriate occupations. Fine motor abilities represent building blocks in performing daily life skills and have been found...

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Published in:Pediatric reports 2021-07, Vol.13 (3), p.383-400
Main Authors: Taverna, Livia, Bellavere, Martina, Tremolada, Marta, Santinelli, Lietta, Rudelli, Nicola, Mainardi, Michele, Onder, Graziano, Putti, Maria Caterina, Biffi, Alessandra, Tosetto, Barbara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Anxiety
Cancer
Cancer therapies
Children
Children & youth
Communication
Complications
Emotions
Families & family life
fine motor skills
Hair loss
health related quality of life
Hospitalization
Hospitals
Illnesses
Intervention
Leukemia
leukemia children
Lymphatic leukemia
Motor skill
occupational performance
Pediatrics
Quality of life
Skills
Socialization
Stimulation
Well being
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Summary:Cancer children experience long periods of hospitalization, which are associated with limited performance in several developmental domains and participation restrictions in age appropriate occupations. Fine motor abilities represent building blocks in performing daily life skills and have been found to be closely connected with later academic success. Moreover, medical and psychological sequelae for cancer inpatients may result in diminished daily activities functioning, poor perceived health related quality of life (HRQOL), and increase the likelihood of long-term impairments. This study examines the variations in the occupational performance of children hospitalized for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) after their participation to a stimulation program designed to enhance fine motor skills. Parents reported significant gains in children’s motor functioning, a slight improvement in overall occupational performance related to an increase in the area of productivity and self-care, and a better quality of life perception following the stimulation activities. Feasibility of the stimulation program in a health care setting are discussed evaluating its benefits for cancer children and their families.
ISSN:2036-7503
2036-749X
2036-7503
DOI:10.3390/pediatric13030046