Understanding the Psychosocial Needs of Parents Who Have Lost a Child to Cancer

Understanding the Psychosocial Needs of Parents Who Have Lost a Child to Cancer

The purpose of this study is to understand the experiences and needs of parents who have lost a child to cancer. This will aid us in developing an intervention that may help parents cope with their loss.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Loss of a child to cancer between 6 months and 6 years ago
• Loss of a child between the ages of 6 months and 25 years
• Biological or adoptive parent or stepparent
• Parent must be age 18 or over
• In the judgment of investigators/consenting professionals able to comprehend English to complete study assessments
• To be eligible for the qualitative interview, participants more score of 19 or less (< 19)or 34 or greater (> 34) on the PG-13 to qualify

Exclusion Criteria:

• Significant psychiatric disturbance sufficient, in the investigator's judgment, to preclude completion of the assessment measures, interview or informed consent.