Camp Okizu: Preliminary Investigation of a Psychological Intervention for Siblings of Pediatric Cancer Patients |
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Authors: | Wendy Packman Joselyn Fine Beth Chesterman Kelly vanZutphen Rama Golan Michael Amylon |
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Affiliation: | a Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto.b California State University at Hayward.c Division of Hematology/Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine. |
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Abstract: | This research was conducted at a summer camp for siblings of children with cancer. The camp is designed to address emotional problems, provide peer interaction and validation, and bolster siblings' self-esteem. Standardized measures assessing posttraumatic stress, anxiety, quality of life, and self-esteem were administered to 77 siblings (ages 6-17) prior to attending camp and again 3 months after camp. From pre- to post-camp, the siblings reported statistically significant decreases in symptoms of posttraumatic stress and anxiety, and statistically significant improvements in quality of life and self-esteem. These preliminary findings are encouraging and suggest the value of camp as a psychological intervention and provide a model for other pediatric cancer facilities designing intervention programs for siblings. |
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