Motivational Programs for Children with Cancer

Year 2021, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 28 - 35, 30.04.2021

Zeynep Kisecik Şengül , Ebru Kılıçarslan Törüner

Abstract

Childhood cancers are common health problems, the treatment of which involves motivational programs to maintain well-being. Some of those motivational programs are mind-body techniques, storytelling, video games, camping, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and family-centered care. This review examined some motivational programs for children with cancer. They are technology- and model-based programs tailored to the needs of children with cancer aged 3 to 18 years in treatment. Children who receive motivational programs are likely to experience less anxiety, present fewer symptoms, have a higher quality of life, and cope better with problems. Nurses should play an active role in developing motivational programs and integrating them care of children with cancer.

Keywords

Child, Cancer, Motivation, Program

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