A mixed methods assessment of coping with pediatric cancer

Aimee K. Hildenbrand; Melissa A. Alderfer; Janet A. Deatrick; Meghan L. Marsac

doi:10.1080/07347332.2013.855960

A mixed methods assessment of coping with pediatric cancer

Aimee K. Hildenbrand, Melissa A. Alderfer, Janet A. Deatrick, Meghan L. Marsac

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe child coping and parent coping assistance with cancer-related stressors during treatment. Fifteen children (age 6-12) with cancer and their parents (N = 17) completed semistructured interviews and self-report measures to assess coping and coping assistance. Results suggest families utilized a broad array of approach and avoidance strategies to manage cancer and its treatment. Quantitative and qualitative assessments provided complementary and unique contributions to understanding coping among children with cancer and their parents. Using a mixed methods approach to assess coping provides a richer understanding of families' experiences, which can better inform clinical practice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	37-58
Number of pages	22
Journal	Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
Volume	32
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2013.855960
State	Published - Jan 1 2014

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Funding Information:
This manuscript was supported in part by a Mentored Career Award grant 1K23MH093618-01A1 from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Keywords

childhood cancer
coping
coping assistance
mixed methods
pediatric cancer

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Oncology
Applied Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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