Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2020
Published Online: August 01, 2020
Updated: July 29, 2020
Relationship Between Parental Needs and Child’s Quality of Life (QoL) of Children Currently Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Yan-hua Huang, PhD, OTR/L; Emly Shleppey; Jina Song; Jihoo Seo
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, USA
  • California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, USA
  • California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, USA
  • California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, USA
Article Information
Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2020
Relationship Between Parental Needs and Child’s Quality of Life (QoL) of Children Currently Undergoing Cancer Treatment
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411510271. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO5120
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411510271. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO5120
Abstract

Date Presented 03/27/20

This study examines the relationship between parent needs and their child’s quality of life (QoL) during the child’s cancer treatment, which is a critical period for families. A pilot survey study examined 11 parents of children undergoing cancer treatment. A statistically significant moderate correlation was found between emotional stability and overall QoL with parent needs. Results provide valuable insight for OT involvement because the parent’s needs can influence the child’s QoL during treatment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Yan-hua Huang

Additional Authors and Speakers: Emly Shleppey, Jina Song

Contributing Authors: Jihoo Seo