Samenvatting
Objective: To evaluate a psychoeducational intervention program for parents of pediatric cancer patients, using cognitive and behavioral techniques.
Methods: Parents were randomly assigned to an intervention (n = 39) and a control condition (n = 42). Baseline assessment took place at diagnosis. Short-term effects were measured immediately after the intervention, long-term effects six months later. Control parents received standard care. Intervention parents received, in addition, a manual-guided program during the first six months following the diagnosis.
Results: With time all parents became significantly less psychologically distressed. However, no between-group differences were noted in psychological functioning, satisfaction with support, and intensity of emotions immediately postintervention and six months later.
Conclusions: Although the clinical evaluation of the intervention was positive, it appeared that a structured intervention program as described in this study was not any more effective than standard care.
| Originele taal-2 | English |
|---|---|
| Pagina's (van-tot) | 559-565 |
| Aantal pagina's | 8 |
| Tijdschrift | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
| Volume | 28 |
| Nummer van het tijdschrift | 6 |
| Status | Published - dec.-1998 |