Treffer: Development of a Support Program for Children of Parents With Cancer: Expert Consensus Using the Delphi Method.

Title:
Development of a Support Program for Children of Parents With Cancer: Expert Consensus Using the Delphi Method.
Authors:
Vandooren M; Faculty of Medicine, Family Medicine Department, University of Limoges, Limoges, France., Dibao-Dina C; Faculty of Medicine, Family Medicine Department, University of Tours, Tours, France.; SPHERE, UMR U Inserm 1246, University of Tours, Tours, France., Gyan E; Faculty of Medicine, University of Tours, Tours, France.; Hematology and Cellular Therapy Department, University Hospital Center of Tours, Tours, France.; N2COX Team, INSERM UMR 1069, University of Tours, Tours, France.
Source:
Clinical child psychology and psychiatry [Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry] 2026 Jan; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 247-264. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Oct 08.
Publication Type:
Journal Article; Systematic Review
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Sage Publications Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 9604507 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1461-7021 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 13591045 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Original Publication: London ; Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications, 1996-
MeSH Terms:
Child of Impaired Parents*/psychology , Neoplasms*/nursing , Neoplasms*/psychology , Program Development* , Social Support*, Adolescent ; Child ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Consensus ; Delphi Technique ; France
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: Delphi method; child caregiver burden; child support; help program; minor caregivers; parental cancer; psychology; support progam; support program
Local Abstract: [plain-language-summary] Parental cancer disrupts family routine. Children and teeanager may suffer from anxiety, sleep disorders or parentification. After having achieved a systematic review of literture, we built two programs with experts, to help children and teenagers living with a parent suffering from a cancer.
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20251008 Date Completed: 20251222 Latest Revision: 20260107
Update Code:
20260107
DOI:
10.1177/13591045251383641
PMID:
41060904
Database:
MEDLINE

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IntroductionParental cancer disrupts family dynamics. Children who have parents suffering from cancer may suffer from caregiver burden syndrome, including physical and psychological symptoms. Few support programs are available for them. In France, these programs are mainly discussion groups.MethodsThe aim of this work was to elaborate a support program for young minor caregivers. The first step was to conduct a systematic literature review, followed by the Delphi method to reach a consensus.Results26 articles were retrieved during the literature review step. 57 items were identified. Two questionnaires (one for children and one for teenagers) were sent by email to 14 experts, working as general practitioners, oncologists, psychologists, or pediatric nurses. After four rounds, experts reached a consensus for each question. Items were evaluated by a yes-no scale. The consensus was validated if a question obtained over 70% of votes. The number, length and content of the sessions, and the healthcare professionals required for their organization were determined by consensus.DiscussionThe next step will be to implement support programs based on this method and test them in real life to evaluate their impact.

Declaration of conflicting interestsThe authors declared the following potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: Pr Emmanuel Gyan contributed to setting up the film “C’est mieux de savoir” (Tours, autogreffe).