Coping and Adaptation in Pediatric Cancer: Current Perspectives

Abstract

This chapter presents some current perspectives on coping and adaptation in pediatric cancer. Recent work has increased our understanding of patient and family needs and indicated other directions for research and clinical care. Intervention research has progressed but much work remains to establish effective interventions for the full range of problems experienced by the child with cancer and their family members. While other chapters focus more thoroughly on specific psychological issues and interventions, this chapter highlights recent research findings in the area of coping and adaptation to cancer and suggests ways in which they may be clinically useful. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)(chapter)