Improved parent–child communication following a RCT evaluating a legacy intervention for children with advanced cancer
Terrah Foster Akard, Mary S. Dietrich, Debra L. Friedman, Cynthia A. Gerhardt, Barbara Given, Verna L. Hendricks‐Ferguson, Pamela S. Hinds, Sheila H. Ridner, Nicole Beckmann, Mary Jo Gilmer
Abstract
= -0.22-0.33). Legacy-making shows promise to facilitate improved parent-child communication, particularly for fathers. Future studies should include fathers and measure expression of feelings and parent-child interaction. Providers should continue to facilitate family communication for children with advanced disease and realize that legacy interventions may impact mother-child versus father-child communication differently.
Topics & Concepts
Intervention (counseling)Psychological interventionMedicineFeelingRandomized controlled trialPalliative carePediatric cancerClinical psychologyFamily medicineNursingPsychologyCancerSocial psychologySurgeryInternal medicineChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifePalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesFamily Support in Illness