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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 12(4) pp. 533-542, 1987
© 1987 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Impact of a Summer Camp Experience on Daily Activity and Family Interactions Among Children with Cancer1

Karen E. Smith, Sharon Gotlieb, Robin H. Gurwitch and Alan D. Blotcky2

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Frank Kay Clinic, P.C.

2All correspondence should be sent to Alan D. Blotcky, Frank Kay Clinic, P.C., Suite 160, 860 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213

Eighteen pediatric cancer patients and their families participated in a longitudinal study to assess the effects of a camp experience on daily activity and family interactions. Based on maternal report, changes were found in the amount of time these children spent in social, physical, and self-engaged activities. Mothers and a sibling closest in age to the patient also noted changes in their own frequency of activities spent with the family and with others. These changes were evident when comparing measures obtained 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks after camp. Many changes were still present 1 month after attending camp. These data support the use of a camp experience as an intervention to facilitate a return to more normal, healthy functioning by pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Key words: pediatric oncology camp; childhood cancer; family interactions.


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