Lived Experiences of Adolescents in the Treatment Process of Cancer and the Impact on Occupations

This study has been completed.
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Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Hackensack University Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00456209
First received: April 3, 2007
Last updated: May 6, 2013
Last verified: December 2006

April 3, 2007
May 6, 2013
December 2006
December 2008   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Lived Experiences of Adolescents in the Treatment Process of Cancer and the Impact on Occupations
Lived Experiences of Adolescents in the Treatment Process of Cancer and the Impact of Occupations

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to discover and illuminate the experiences of adolescents in the treatment process of cancer and the meanings they attach to these experiences, while maintaining their daily routines. The focus area of interest lies in the impact side-effects (psychological and physical) which these treatments may have on an individual's ability to participate with peers, maintain social activities, and be involved in daily occupation(s).

This study will explore the following research questions: 1. How do adolescent patients in the treatment process of cancer perceive and describe their experience of engaging in occupational routines? 2. What effect does the treatment process of cancer have on an adolescent's ability to participate in life situations such as creating and maintaining relationships with family, friends, peers, students, or people with similar backgrounds?

By doing this study, researchers hope to gain information so that occupational therapists can increase the profession's present body of knowledge and better understand these individuals at a transitional period in their lives.

Observational
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Pediatric Cancer
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Completed
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June 2011
December 2008   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pediatric cancer patients
Both
13 Years to 19 Years
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United States
 
NCT00456209
06.02.112
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Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center
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Principal Investigator: Gary Grimaldi, MA
Hackensack University Medical Center
December 2006

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