Academic Continuity and School Reentry Support as a Standard of Care in Pediatric Oncology

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 cance...

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Published in:Pediatric blood & cancer 2015-12, Vol.62 (S5), p.S805-S817
Main Authors: Thompson, Amanda L., Christiansen, Heather L., Elam, Megan, Hoag, Jennifer, Irwin, Mary Kay, Pao, Maryland, Voll, Megan, Noll, Robert B., Kelly, Katherine Patterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
childhood cancer
Humans
Medical Oncology - standards
Neoplasms - psychology
Pediatrics - standards
Psychology - standards
psychosocial
school reentry
Schools
Standard of Care
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1545-5009
1545-5017
DOI:10.1002/pbc.25760