Psychological Interventions in Siblings of Children With Cancer: a Randomized Controlled Study
Psychological Interventions in Siblings of Children With Cancer: a Randomized Controlled Study
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a two-session brief psychological intervention in siblings of pediatric cancer patients with regard to behavior problems and depression.
Within a randomized controlled design the effects of a brief two-session psychological intervention (child, parents) shall be studied in 30 siblings of newly diagnosed pediatric cancer patients. After a baseline assessment 3-4 weeks after diagnosis participants are randomly assigned to an intervention or waiting list group. Both are re-assessed at 3 and 6 months by means of standardized questionnaires assessing psychological adaptation and behavior. The intervention is provided to the waiting list group after the 6-month assessment.
Inclusion Criteria:
brother or sister with newly diagnosed cancer treated at the University Children's Hospital command of the German language normal developmental level
Exclusion Criteria: