Publications by authors named "Samantha M Yi"
Purpose: When patients with advanced cancer have minor children (age < 18), their health-related quality of life is closely linked to their concerns about the impact of progressive illness and death on their children. The Parenting Concerns Questionnaire (PCQ), a validated measure for parents with cancer, does not capture the full range of concerns in advanced cancer. The aim of this was study was to adapt and establish psychometrics for the PCQ for advanced disease (PCQ-AD).
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- Advanced cancer patients who are parents face significant psychosocial distress, and oncology social workers (OSWs) play a crucial role in supporting them, though their experiences and strategies are not well understood.
- A survey of 41 OSWs revealed they feel most confident in helping parents communicate with their children about illness and addressing co-parenting issues, but less confident in end-of-life discussions and supporting non-traditional households.
- The findings indicate a clear need for additional training for OSWs, especially regarding end-of-life care and adapting to diverse family structures, to better meet the psychosocial needs of these parents.