Published February 2021 | Version v1
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Improving the Pediatric Patient Experience During Radiation Therapy-A Children's Oncology Group Study

Creators

  • 1. Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Aurora (United States)
  • 2. Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford (United States)
  • 3. Department of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern University, Chicago (United States)
  • 4. Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (United States)

Description

Treatment with radiation therapy (RT) can cause anxiety and distress for pediatric patients and their families. Radiation oncology teams have developed strategies to reduce the negative psychological impact. This survey study aimed to characterize these methods.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.09.002

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.09.002;
PII
S036030162034267X;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics
Journal Volume
109
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 505-514
ISSN
0360-3016
CODEN
IOBPD3

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
53124584
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CHILDREN; PATIENTS; PEDIATRICS; RADIOTHERAPY
Descriptors DEC
AGE GROUPS; ANIMALS; HUMANS; MAMMALS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; PRIMATES; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY; VERTEBRATES

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