Publication details
Psychosociální potřeby zdravých sourozenců onkologicky nemocných dětí aneb " zapomenuté děti"
| Title in English | Psychosocial needs of healthy siblings of children with oncology disease or " forgotten children" |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2009 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Československá psychologie |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Other medical specializations |
| Keywords | siblings; oncology disease; psycho-educational intervention; quality of life; psychosocial needs |
| Description | The oncology disease of a child interferes with the life of all family members. The changes in regime, rhythm and life-style take place. It is quite natural that maximum of the care and interest of parents, health workers, friends and relatives is devoted to the ill child. The needs and interests of healthy siblings are shifted to second-rate place. The healthy siblings of children with oncology disease are nevertheless exposed to many demanding changes that may be difficult to cope with - e.g. changes in roles of particular family members, necessity of greater independence and responsibility, restriction of own social and interest activities. Children describe flooding by strong feelings, such as e.g. isolation, refusal, anxiety, sorrow, fear, anger, jealousness, envy and guilt. The lack of information leads to rise of myths and apprehension of the worst. The research results point to the fact that the early psychological - educational intervention can help to facilitate the adaptation and to prevent from the rise of later possible mental problems. The minimal attention is still paid to the problems of experiencing the oncology disease from the standpoint of healthy siblings of ill children. |