Date of Award:
12-2021
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling
Committee Chair(s)
Michelle McKnight-Lizotte
Committee
Michelle McKnight-Lizotte
Committee
Karen D. Hager Martinez
Committee
Barbara J. Fiechtl
Abstract
After a child is diagnosed with cancer their life changes dramatically, including their school attendance and education goals. This study was done to find out common schooling and education problems young cancer patients and survivors face and how cancer care team members try to help.
This study focused on the point of view of the cancer care team members. Cancer care team members include nurses, social workers, oncologists, and many other professionals. All cancer care team members who participated in the study took a survey and many of them also agreed to participate in a short interview.
We found that social workers and the hospital schoolteacher are the most likely people on the cancer care team to help young cancer patients with schooling and education concerns. The nurses and oncologists help more with medical concerns that can affect learning.
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Recommended Citation
Mann, Karely, "Educational Barriers Childhood Cancer Patients and Survivors Experience: Cancer Care Team Perspectives" (2021). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 8260.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/8260
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