The opinion of Greek parents on the advantages and disadvantages of the outpatient pediatric oncology setting

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• 作者：Vasiliki Matziou ; Marina Servitzoglou ; Efrosini Vlahioti ; Haralampia Deli ; Theodora Matziou ; Efstathia Megapanou ; Pantelis Perdikaris
• 关键词：Pediatric cancer ; Children ; Adolescents ; Outpatient setting ; Oncology ward
• 刊名：European Journal of Oncology Nursing
• 出版年：December, 2013
• 年：2013
• 卷：17
• 期：6
• 页码：739-744
• 全文大小：201 K

文摘

Purpose of the research

The aim of this study was to assess parental opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of a pediatric oncology outpatient setting in comparison to the inpatient oncology ward.

Methods and sample

The sample of the study consisted of 104 parents whose children were diagnosed and treated for pediatric cancer. The survey took place at the Pediatric Oncology Wards, as well as their respective outpatient settings of the two General Children's Hospitals in Athens, Greece from May 2010 to August 2010.

Key results

According to parents' view the outpatient setting was preferable due to the maintenance keeping of their daily routine (x²聽=聽75.9, p聽=聽0.000), maintaining the family life (x²聽=聽90.1, p聽=聽0.000) and young patients' participation in activities (x²聽=聽25.6, p聽=聽0.000). Moreover, young patients were more happy, less anxious and less scared when they were attending in the daily clinic (x²聽=聽25.9, p聽=聽0.000).

Conclusions

According to parents' view, the outpatient setting has many advantages. The judgment of children and parents on the services offered by the Pediatric Oncology Unit overall, in both inpatient and outpatient setting can give the necessary feedback to improve the qualitative provided care.