A pilot trial of a stress management intervention for primary caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer: preliminary evidence that perceived social support moderates the psychosocial benefit of intervention.

Objectives: (1) To examine the acceptability and feasibility of a stress management intervention for caregivers of children recently diagnosed with cancer. (2) To explore whether caregivers with lower baseline perceived social support derive greater benefit from the intervention than those with higher perceived support.

Methods: 45 primary caregivers were randomly assigned to intervention or standard care.

Preliminary evidence for the feasibility of a stress management intervention for 7- to 12-year-olds with asthma.

Objective: Evidence supports a bidirectional relationship between stress and asthma exacerbations in children, suggesting that interventions to reduce stress may improve both psychosocial quality of life and disease course. Here, we examine the feasibility of a stress management intervention for 7- to 12-year-olds with asthma.

Methods: Two trials were conducted.

Brief report: A pilot study of a web-based resource for families of children with cancer.

Objective: To develop a Web-based resource for families of children newly diagnosed with cancer and examine the viability of this modality of providing support.

Methods: Twenty-one children (8-17 years) newly diagnosed with cancer and their families were enrolled. Quantitative data on Web site utilization and frequency of accessing specific sections and qualitative data on participant satisfaction are reported.