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Mussatto KA, Van Rompay MI, Trachtenberg FL, Pemberton V, Young-Borkowski L, Uzark K, Hollenbeck-Pringle D, Dunbar-Masterson C, Infinger P, Walter P, Sawin K. Family Function, Quality of Life, and Well-Being in Parents of Infants With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. J Fam Nurs 2021; 27:222-234. [PMID: 33535863 PMCID: PMC8594631 DOI: 10.1177/1074840720987309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Survival for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) has improved dramatically. Little is known about early family function, quality of life (QOL), or well-being/adjustment for parents of infants with HLHS. Parent/family outcomes over time, predictors, and differences in 143 mothers and 72 fathers were examined. Parents reported better family function compared with published norms, but 26% experienced family dysfunction. QOL and well-being were significantly lower than adult norms. QOL scores generally declined over time, whereas self-reported well-being improved. Responses from mothers and fathers showed different trends, with mothers having worse scores on most measures and at most time points. Being a single parent was a risk factor for poorer family function, but not for lower individual QOL or well-being. Family characteristics, stress, and coping skills were predictive of outcomes. Parents' psychosocial responses to the challenges of life with infants with HLHS change over time. Individually tailored psychosocial support is needed.
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- C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI, USA
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA
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Kelly MS, Wiener JS, Liu T, Patel P, Castillo H, Castillo J, Dicianno BE, Jasien J, Peterson P, Routh JC, Sawin K, Sherburne E, Smith K, Taha A, Worley G. Neurogenic bowel treatments and continence outcomes in children and adults with myelomeningocele. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2020; 13:685-693. [PMID: 33325404 PMCID: PMC8776357 DOI: 10.3233/prm-190667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) is a common comorbidity of myelomeningocele (MMC), the most common and severe form of spina bifida. The National Spina Bifida Patient Registry (NSBPR) is a research collaboration between the CDC and Spina Bifida Clinics. Fecal continence (continence) outcomes for common treatment modalities for NBD have not been described in a large sample of individuals with MMC. NSBPR patients with MMC and NBD were studied to determine variation in continence status and their ability to perform their treatment independently according to treatment modality and individual characteristics. METHODS Continence was defined as < 1 episode of incontinence per month. Eleven common treatments were evaluated. Inclusion criteria were established diagnoses of both MMC and NBD, as well as age ⩾ 5 years (n= 3670). Chi-square or exact statistical tests were used for bivariate analyses. Logistic regression models were used to estimate the odds of continence outcomes by age, sex, race/ethnicity, level of motor function, and insurance status. RESULTS At total of 3670 members of the NSBPR met inclusion criteria between November 2013 and December 2017. Overall prevalence of continence was 45%. Prevalence ranged from 40-69% across different treatments. Among continent individuals, 60% achieved continence without surgery. Antegrade enemas were the most commonly used treatment and had the highest associated continence rate. Ability to carry out a treatment independently increased with age. Multivariable logistic regression showed significantly higher odds of continence among individuals aged ⩾ 12 years, female, non-Hispanic white, and with private insurance.
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- Maryellen S Kelly
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.,Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), Oak Ridge, TN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Nursing Research, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, USA and Self-management Science Center, College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Nursing Research, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, USA and Self-management Science Center, College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Doernbecher Children's Hospital and School of Nursing, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.,Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.,National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Polfuss M, Simpson P, Stolzman S, Moerchen V, Hovis S, Zhang L, Miranda H, Sawin K. The measurement of body composition in children with spina bifida: Feasibility and preliminary findings. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2016; 9:143-53. [PMID: 27285807 DOI: 10.3233/prm-160377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the feasibility of obtaining and comparing various methods of height and body composition (BC) measurements in children with spina bifida (SB). METHODS Fifteen children (7M/8F) with SB (4-18 years old) underwent weight, four height measurements (arm span, wall-mounted stadiometer, segmental and recumbent length) and five BC measurements: (BMI; BodPod®; DEXA; Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis; and skinfold). Data collectors, parents, and study participants evaluated procedures. The four heights as paired with the BC measurements were compared to the gold standard DEXA measurements. RESULTS Procedures were successfully completed in 14 of 15 children. Skinfolds and segmental length had a midlevel ranking of comfort. While no measures substituted for the DEXA scan, preliminary findings suggest that an algorithm may estimate BC in this high-risk population. Currently, arm span used within BodPod® measurements provided the closest agreement with the DEXA scan. CONCLUSION Study protocol was feasible and provided necessary information, including recommended modifications, for successful implementation of the planned subsequent study.
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- Michele Polfuss
- College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA.,Department of Nursing Research, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI, USA.,Self-Management Science Center, College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Quantitative Health Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Nursing Research, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Quantitative Health Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Nursing Research, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA.,Department of Nursing Research, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI, USA.,Self-Management Science Center, College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Polfuss M, Babler E, Bush LL, Sawin K. Family Perspectives of Components of a Diabetes Transition Program. J Pediatr Nurs 2015; 30:748-56. [PMID: 26088279 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2015] [Revised: 05/13/2015] [Accepted: 05/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the perspectives of adolescent/parent dyads about a diabetes program on: (1) perception of knowledge, self-efficacy, importance of transition behaviors and ability to self-manage diabetes, (2) the congruency of knowledge and skills important for transition, (3) program specifics families determined helpful for transition, and (4) the relationship of adolescents' self-efficacy to self-management behaviors (SMB) and Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C). METHODS The individual and family self-management theory guided this prospective cross-sectional study. Sample included 45 dyads from a pediatric diabetes program. Dyads independently completed questionnaires related to knowledge, self-efficacy, the importance of specific diabetes knowledge and skills, and behaviors helpful for self-management and transition readiness. Analysis included frequencies, correlations, Cronbach's alpha, and paired t-tests. RESULTS Knowledge was high and self-efficacy even higher in the dyads. However, they did not agree on behaviors important for transition such as, knowing what the HbA1C should be, accurately counting carbohydrates, how to check ketones, how alcohol and drugs affect diabetes, or consistent documentation of blood sugar, carbohydrates and insulin doses. Adolescents indicated talking with providers and program materials as helpful, but attending regular visits and talking with parents as most helpful for transition. Adolescent and parent assessment of adolescent self-efficacy and self-management behaviors were strongly correlated. Family dyad's perceptions of adolescent self-efficacy were similar but not related to HbA1C. CONCLUSION A diabetes transition program has the opportunity to impact an adolescent's ability to self-manage their chronic illness by increasing self-efficacy and recognizing the strengths of the parent, adolescent and provider in the transition process.
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- Michele Polfuss
- University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee College of Nursing -Milwaukee, WI/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
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- University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee College of Nursing, Milwaukee, WI
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- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee College of Nursing/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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BACKGROUND Adolescents and young adults with spina bifida are an at-risk population because of the complexity of their condition, developmental stage and social challenges. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the transition to adulthood in young adults with spina bifida and to explore condition-related needs and life skills required during the transition process. METHODS This qualitative study using narrative inquiry was part of a larger multi-site study of adaptation in young adults with spina bifida. Interviews were completed with 10 participants ranging in age from 18 to 25 years. The guided interview questions focused on specific dimensions of the transition experience related to the ecological model: self-management, independence and inner strength. RESULTS Three themes capturing different dimensions of the young adults' transition experiences emerged in the analysis. The themes included: (1) Struggling for independence, (2) Limiting social interactions and experiences with stigma, and (3) Building inner strength. CONCLUSION The qualitative study contributes to a better understanding of the challenges of transition to achieve self-management and social development for young adults with spina bifida. Findings in the life stories highlighted issues that necessitate increased advocacy and interventions from professionals within the health and social system.
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- M Ridosh
- College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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PURPOSE The dual purpose of this study was to identify areas of need as perceived by parents of children with cerebral palsy in three domains and to evaluate internal reliability of the Family Needs Assessment Tool (FNAT). DESIGN AND METHODS The FNAT was distributed to parents and includes a demographic survey and three subscales: service, information, and obstacles to care. RESULTS Parents identified services as their greatest need, followed by information and then obstacles to care. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The FNAT may be utilized to evaluate parental perceptions of needs, and provide clinicians with information for program planning and assessing needs central to providing quality care.
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- Constance F Buran
- Pediatric Ambulatory Care Services, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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PURPOSE This study aims to determine the time frame of postoperative bladder volume assessment in order to identify children at risk for urinary retention in a pediatric orthopedic population. DESIGN AND METHODS This is a descriptive and nonexperimental study. Variables included age, sex, length of anesthesia, type of analgesia, analgesia delivery, bladder volume, and intravenous fluid rate. RESULTS Twenty-nine percent of the children (n = 38) required straight catheterization. The average length of time to bladder emptying was 5 hr. There were significant correlations (p < .05) between several variables. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The standard practice of waiting 8 hr before assessment of voiding was not supported in this study.
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- Eileen Sherburne
- Department of Advanced Practice Nursing and Research, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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This article aims to help both experienced and new preceptors become more effective teachers while maintaining their clinical workloads. A variety of strategies is essential to increase teaching effectiveness and decrease stress for the busy preceptor who juggles the roles of teacher and clinician. The article will begin with a review of role expectations and role strain factors for student, faculty, and preceptor. Principles of clinical teaching will be identified, followed by some strategies for teaching on busy days and concluding with suggestions for dealing with difficult students.
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Rampersaud E, Bassuk AG, Enterline DS, George TM, Siegel DG, Melvin EC, Aben J, Allen J, Aylsworth A, Brei T, Bodurtha J, Buran C, Floyd LE, Hammock P, Iskandar B, Ito J, Kessler JA, Lasarsky N, Mack P, Mackey J, McLone D, Meeropol E, Mehltretter L, Mitchell LE, Oakes WJ, Nye JS, Powell C, Sawin K, Stevenson R, Walker M, West SG, Worley G, Gilbert JR, Speer MC. Whole genomewide linkage screen for neural tube defects reveals regions of interest on chromosomes 7 and 10. J Med Genet 2005; 42:940-6. [PMID: 15831595 PMCID: PMC1735960 DOI: 10.1136/jmg.2005.031658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Neural tube defects (NTDs) are the second most common birth defects (1 in 1000 live births) in the world. Periconceptional maternal folate supplementation reduces NTD risk by 50-70%; however, studies of folate related and other developmental genes in humans have failed to definitively identify a major causal gene for NTD. The aetiology of NTDs remains unknown and both genetic and environmental factors are implicated. We present findings from a microsatellite based screen of 44 multiplex pedigrees ascertained through the NTD Collaborative Group. For the linkage analysis, we defined our phenotype narrowly by considering individuals with a lumbosacral level myelomeningocele as affected, then we expanded the phenotype to include all types of NTDs. Two point parametric analyses were performed using VITESSE and HOMOG. Multipoint parametric and nonparametric analyses were performed using ALLEGRO. Initial results identified chromosomes 7 and 10, both with maximum parametric multipoint lod scores (Mlod) >2.0. Chromosome 7 produced the highest score in the 24 cM interval between D7S3056 and D7S3051 (parametric Mlod 2.45; nonparametric Mlod 1.89). Further investigation demonstrated that results on chromosome 7 were being primarily driven by a single large pedigree (parametric Mlod 2.40). When this family was removed from analysis, chromosome 10 was the most interesting region, with a peak Mlod of 2.25 at D10S1731. Based on mouse human synteny, two candidate genes (Meox2, Twist1) were identified on chromosome 7. A review of public databases revealed three biologically plausible candidates (FGFR2, GFRA1, Pax2) on chromosome 10. The results from this screen provide valuable positional data for prioritisation of candidate gene assessment in future studies of NTDs.
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- E Rampersaud
- Duke University Medical Center, Box 3445, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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Microtubule dynamics have key roles in mitotic spindle assembly and chromosome movement [1]. Fast turnover of spindle microtubules at metaphase and polewards flux of microtubules (polewards movement of the microtubule lattice with depolymerization at the poles) at both metaphase and anaphase have been observed in mammalian cells [2]. Imaging spindle dynamics in genetically tractable yeasts is now possible using green fluorescent protein (GFP)-tagging of tubulin and sites on chromosomes [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]. We used photobleaching of GFP-labeled tubulin to observe microtubule dynamics in the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe. Photobleaching did not perturb progress through mitosis. Bleached marks made on the spindle during metaphase recovered their fluorescence rapidly, indicating fast microtubule turnover. Recovery was spatially non-uniform, but we found no evidence for polewards flux. Marks made during anaphase B did not recover fluorescence, and were observed to slide away from each other at the same rate as spindle elongation. Fast microtubule turnover at metaphase and a switch to stable microtubules at anaphase suggest the existence of a cell-cycle-regulated molecular switch that controls microtubule dynamics and that may be conserved in evolution. Unlike the situation for vertebrate spindles, microtubule depolymerization at poles and polewards flux may not occur in S. pombe mitosis. We conclude that GFP-tubulin photobleaching in conjunction with mutant cells should aid research on molecular mechanisms causing and regulating dynamics.
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- A Mallavarapu
- Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cambridge, 02139, USA
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Hajibagheri MA, Sawin K, Gschmeissner S, Blight K, Upton C. Preparation of the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe for ultrastructural and immunocytochemical study. Methods Mol Biol 1999; 117:183-207. [PMID: 10327407 DOI: 10.1385/1-59259-201-5:183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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- M A Hajibagheri
- Electron Microscopy Unit, Imperial Cancer Research Fund, London
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Fisher D, Sawin K. Latex allergy in the primary care setting. J Am Acad Nurse Pract 1998; 10:203-8. [PMID: 9801554 DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.1998.tb01251.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- D Fisher
- Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond, USA
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The number of adolescent cancer survivors has increased dramatically over the past decade as the result of improved treatment and diagnostic techniques. This population brings with them unique characteristics and concerns. The present study consisted of interviews with 10 adolescent survivors of childhood cancer and their parents. It investigated the adolescent's present self-esteem, the future life expectations held by both the teenagers and parents, and the relationship between the variables. Results indicated that the adolescents felt moderately competent in their lives (measures of self-esteem) and the parents felt more certain than their children that the teenagers would accomplish the tasks deemed appropriate for entry into a healthy adulthood. Pearson correlations showed a strong relationship between parents' future life expectations and adolescents' self-esteem (r = .82; P = .002), but not between parents' and adolescents' future life expectations or between the adolescents' future life expectations and self-esteem. The results are significant in addressing the impact parents can have on their child's self-esteem.
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