Use of Patient-Centered Technology and Digital Interventions in Pediatric and Adult Patients with Hematologic Malignancies.

Purpose Of Review: As society continues to advance in technology, it is important to address how this advancement can impact and enhance patient care. The purpose of this review is to identify patient-centered technology currently available for adult and pediatric patients with and those having survived hematologic malignancies. Given that patients with hematologic malignancies often have to adhere to strenuous medication regimens, coordinate care with many different providers, manage symptoms associated with treatment, and manage late effects associated with survivorship, they would benefit greatly from patient-centered technology aimed at decreasing these burdens.

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Adolescent Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors: A Report from Children's Oncology Group AHOD0031.

The intrusive thoughts of cancer diagnosis, treatments, re-experiencing, and avoidance associated with post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) can negatively affect Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) survivors. This study investigates the associations between experiences and beliefs and PTSS among adolescent survivors of intermediate-risk HL treated on the Children's Oncology Group (COG) AHOD0031 study. COG AHOD0031 participants completed self-report surveys at end of therapy concerning post-treatment medical conditions, activity limitations, fatigue, future concerns, exercise, and PTSS.

Covariates of risky health behaviors in pediatric cancer survivors during adolescence.

Purpose: Adolescent survivors of pediatric cancers may use alcohol and tobacco (73-90% and 10-29%, respectively) at similar rates as their healthy peers despite known adverse health effects of these substances. This is concerning given that these behaviors can increase the risk for adverse late effects among this population. This study explores the beliefs and behaviors associated with alcohol and tobacco use among adolescent survivors of pediatric cancer.

The Relationship Between Spirituality and the Developing Brain: A Framework for Pediatric Oncology.

Development, whether motor, language, social, or spiritual, is the functional expression of complex brain processes throughout one's life span, the foundations of which are laid in childhood. The effects of cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical procedures on early brain development have been measured using neuroimaging and developmental assessment tools. We propose that spiritual development may be substantially affected in children with oncological diseases that impact underlying brain processes.

Anxiety Among Adolescent Survivors of Pediatric Cancer.

Purpose: The purpose of this review was to synthesize current knowledge about anxiety among adolescent survivors of pediatric cancer and highlights areas for future research.

Methods: Systematic literature searches were conducted in five databases for articles published anytime before December 28, 2015. Manuscripts were reviewed by a team of six coders.