Attending school after treatment for a brain tumor: Experiences of children and key figures

Reintegration into school is a milestone for childhood brain tumor survivors, as well as for their parents, teachers, and healthcare providers. We explored their experiences following the school re-entry by conducting semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis resulted in four main themes: “schoo...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2019-09, Vol.24 (10), p.1436-1447
Main Authors: Vanclooster, Stephanie, Bilsen, Johan, Peremans, Lieve, Van der Werff Ten Bosch, Jutte, Laureys, Geneviève, Willems, Elsie, Genin, Sophie, Van Bogaert, Patrick, Paquier, Philippe, Jansen, Anna
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Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Brain cancer
Brain tumors
Childhood
Collaboration
Health care
Personal development
Psychosocial factors
Psychosocial well being
Return to school
School attendance
Survivor
Teachers
Tumors
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Summary:Reintegration into school is a milestone for childhood brain tumor survivors, as well as for their parents, teachers, and healthcare providers. We explored their experiences following the school re-entry by conducting semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis resulted in four main themes: “school performance,” “psychosocial well-being,” “support and approach,” and “communication and collaboration.” Children were pleased to return to school despite confrontation with adverse outcomes. Parents, teachers, and healthcare providers identified current and future concerns and challenges, as well as opportunities for academic and personal development. Their experiences highlight the importance of coordinated and systematic follow-up in close collaboration with healthcare providers.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105317733534