par Lamal, Salomé ;Liénard, Aurore ;Merckaert, Isabelle
Référence International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) World Congress of Psycho-oncology(24th - 27th September 2024: Maastricht), Abstract Book for 25th IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology
Publication Publié, 2024-10-01
Abstract de conférence
Résumé : Objective: Cancer-related communication plays a crucial role in the adjustment process for both parents and children coping with the disease. Experts recommend using the term ‘cancer’ with children to promote clarity and distinguish cancer from other conditions. This study aims to examine the use of this term in parent-child communication and explore the associated factors.Methods: 119 parents of children facing parental cancer [93 patients and 26 relatives] completed questionnaires about their communication self-efficacy, behaviors, and difficulties. They also participated in a semistructured interview regarding communication about the illness with their child. Two groups were created based on whether the term ’cancer’ was used in their communication with their child.Results: The participants’ average age is 44 and their children’s ages range from 3 to 18 years old. 81.5% of participants are women. The qualitative analysis showed that 82 parents used the term ‘cancer’ or a specific term such as ‘leukemia’, while 34 used a non-specific term like ‘illness’. A few parents (n = 3) did not communicate with their child about the parental cancer. The results regarding associated factors will bepresented and discussed.Conclusion and implications: Parents generally use a specific term when communicating about parental cancer with their child, as recommended. The use of non-specific terms is strongly associated with other communication difficulties. It is essential to support parents in communicating with children about parental cancer and to consider the terms used in this context

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