"A place to call our own": The impact of camp experiences on the psychosocial wellbeing of children and youth affected by cancer - A narrative review

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
Alyssa R NevilleF J Moola

Abstract

Although childhood cancer mortality rates are decreasing, intensive treatment modalities and missed school days may leave childhood cancer patients psychologically and socially vulnerable. Children with cancer often have increased anxiety, lower levels of self-esteem, and higher rates of depression, all of which may impair their psychosocial wellbeing. Specialized camps for children with cancer are becoming increasingly popular, as they provide a stress-free, outdoor environment in which children are able to interact with individuals similar to themselves, while experiencing the joys of a "normal childhood." The aim of this review was to explore how camp participation impacts the psychosocial wellbeing of childhood cancer patients and survivors. Six databases (MEDLINE, PsychINFO, EMBASE, CINHAL, Sociological Abstracts, Social Sciences Citation Index) were systematically searched for English literature published between 2007 and 2018. The search generated 1707 titles, and after being evaluated for relevance, 18 articles met the inclusion criteria. A thematic analysis was conducted. A variety of camp programs and methodologies were employed among the studies. Camp participation led to improved social health, followed by enhanced ...Continue Reading

Citations

Jul 29, 2020·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Ying Tung ChanHui Lin Cheng
Dec 15, 2020·Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice·Maria Facchini, Chiara Ruini
Jul 25, 2021·Pediatric Blood & Cancer·Stephanie PosaPia Kontos

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