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- Title
Narrative Review of the Educational, Vocational, and Financial Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: Recommendations for Support and Research.
- Authors
Fardell, Joanna E.; Wakefield, Claire E.; Patterson, Pandora; Lum, Alistair; Cohn, Richard J.; Pini, Simon A.; Sansom-Daly, Ursula M.
- Abstract
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer have unique needs around education and vocation during and after treatment. This narrative review series aims at documenting the unique needs of AYAs from the current literature and at providing recommendations to inform an update of the Australian National Service Delivery Framework for AYAs with Cancer. AYAs with cancer may experience impairments to cognitive, physical, and psychological functioning and health, which can adversely affect their academic grades, peer relationships, and likelihood of entering the workforce. Treatment expenses and time off work can stifle AYAs' financial independence from their parents. The combined effect of disrupted education, vocation, and financial dependence can reduce AYAs' sense of identity. Although support is available in some countries, support efficacy is yet to be clearly established. Continued research is required to deliver successful education and work reintegration programs that build the confidence of AYAs with cancer to achieve their best. Educational and vocational support, as well as financial advice, may improve AYAs' financial security and quality of life during survivorship.
- Subjects
ATTITUDE (Psychology); CANCER patient psychology; ENDOWMENTS; GROUP identity; LABOR supply; QUALITY of life; TUMORS; TUMORS in children; VOCATIONAL education; SYSTEMATIC reviews; INFORMATION needs; ADOLESCENCE; ADULTS
- Publication
Journal of Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology, 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2, p143
- ISSN
2156-5333
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1089/jayao.2017.0086