Bone marrow transplant is being used extensively in the treatment of acute and refractory malignancies. Both the patient and the family are impacted by the intensity of this therapy that requires extended hospitalization, serious complications, life-threatening immunosuppression, and extensive recovery. Each family member is acutely impacted by the emotional stress and the changes in the family systems that result from the transplant. This study will focus on 40 children of BMT recipients and the impact of the parent's transplant within the context of the family system. A broad range of research, including studies of children of cancer patients, has shown that children of ill parents exhibit psychosocial and emotional distress. However, adaptation has not been examined in children of BMT recipients who are exposed to prolonged separation from the parent, family disruption, and resulting changes in family structure and day-to-day routines. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of three strategic variables on adaptation: the child's perception of the impact of the cancer/BMT, the level of family cohesion, and family structural changes. These variables will be measured at 3 timepoints over the acute phase of the parent's BMT. ? ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
1F31NR010037-01
Application #
7154442
Study Section
National Institute of Nursing Research Initial Review Group (NRRC)
Program Officer
Bryan, Yvonne E
Project Start
2007-01-03
Project End
2010-01-02
Budget Start
2007-01-03
Budget End
2008-01-02
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$29,497
Indirect Cost
Name
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Department
Public Health & Prev Medicine
Type
Schools of Nursing
DUNS #
603007902
City
Indianapolis
State
IN
Country
United States
Zip Code
46202