The prevalence of children living with chronic health conditions is increasing worldwide and
can disrupt family roles, relationships, function, and parental involvement in family …

Welcome to Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (Seventh Edition). This
textbook provides an in-depth introduction to the growing field of health psychology. It is …

Abstract Purpose Psychoeducation interventions (PEIs) have been used as an adjunct
treatment for negative psychological outcomes in caregivers of children with cancer. This …

Objective: Childhood cancer represents a potentially traumatic experience for both patients
and caregivers. We examined trajectories of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) across a …

Every year in Australia,~ 770 children aged under 15 years of age are diagnosed with
cancer. Due to the increasing incidence and survival rates of paediatric cancer more families …

Background Parent psychological distress during childhood cancer treatment has short-and
long-term implications for parent, child, and family well-being. Identifying targetable …

Objective: To examine effects of stress on caregiver psychological adjustment during the first
year of pediatric cancer. Method: Caregivers (N= 159) of children with cancer completed …

Developing and testing psychological interventions for primary caregivers of children with
cancer at significant psychosocial risk is still needed. One psychological factor contributing …

Objective: To identify trajectories of depression symptoms in mothers of children with cancer
from diagnosis/relapse through 5 years and examine maternal factors at diagnosis/relapse …

Objectives: A pediatric cancer diagnosis can have a significant impact on the quality of life
(QOL) of the child. Diagnosis and treatment impact caregiver anxiety/depression symptoms …