ERIC Number: EJ1060659
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-1932-5037
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Lessons Learned from Talking with Parents about the Role of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in the Treatment of Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Friedrich, Paola; Steinfield, Elizabeth; Kim, Francis; Hays, Mary Margaret; Lehmann, Leslie; Sprinz, Philippa
American Journal of Health Education, v46 n3 p144-156 2015
Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is currently the only cure for sickle cell disease (SCD), but only a fraction of eligible children proceed to transplantation. We aimed to understand parental awareness and perceptions as a contributor. Purpose: To discuss HSCT with parents of children with SCD and assess their awareness and perceptions. Methods: A standardized educational session and pre--post surveys were used. Results: Fifty-seven parents completed the educational session. Parental awareness of HSCT and independent search for information were poor; only 40% of parents were previously aware of HSCT as a treatment option in SCD. However, 91% reported that the information was valuable, and 67% that they would consider HSCT as a treatment option for their child. Parents' main concerns were death, isolation, and infertility. Discussion: Our results support the use of structured educational materials during routine SCD health visits to provide information to parents about HSCT and begin discussing complex treatment options. Translation to Health Education Practice: Our results are relevant to clinicians, health educators, and patient advocates responsible for counseling parents of children with chronic conditions about high-risk curative options. A patient education sheet was generated from this experience and will be used to standardize ongoing parental education at our institutions.
Descriptors: Diseases, Parent Attitudes, Children, Cytology, Familiarity, Knowledge Level, Pretests Posttests, Standardized Tests, Parent Education, Access to Information, Parent Surveys, Case Records, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Followup Studies, Intervention, Clinical Diagnosis, Child Health
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (DHHS)
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Identifiers - Location: Massachusetts
Grant or Contract Numbers: T32HL7574; R25CA092203