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  • Title: Parents of children surviving a brain tumor: burnout and the perceived disease-related influence on everyday life.
    Author: Norberg AL.
    Journal: J Pediatr Hematol Oncol; 2010 Oct; 32(7):e285-9. PubMed ID: 20736846.
    Abstract:
    Parents of children diagnosed with a brain tumor often report distress, even after successfully completed cancer treatment. The aim of this study was to examine predictors of burnout (ie stress-induced exhaustion) in parents of children who have had a brain tumor. Twenty-four mothers and 20 fathers completed self-report questionnaires on 2 occasions at an interval of 7 months. Controlling for generic stress, parents' perception of the influence of the disease on everyday life-predicted burnout symptoms. Moreover, parents' appraisal of a disease-related influence on everyday life showed stability, implying that parental stress may be chronic. The findings encourage furthermore investigation of chronic stress among parents of children diagnosed with cancer.
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