Purpose
This study compared healthy lifestyle (HLS) practices and awareness regarding the use of chatbots (A-uC) for health management between childhood and adolescent cancer survivors (CACSs) and their parents, with the aim of assessing the feasibility of tailored artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot-based interventions for holistic survivorship care.
Methods
A descriptive comparative design was employed involving 80 CACSs and 80 parents (N=160) recruited through the Korean Pediatric Cancer Foundation. HLS practices were assessed using a validated seven-domain instrument encompassing physical activity, nutrition, interpersonal relations, stress management, positive life perspective, health responsibility, and spiritual health. A-uC was evaluated using an extended technology acceptance model-based tool. Responses to the open-ended question addressing unmet HLS practices were analyzed using latent Dirichlet allocation topic modeling.
Results
No significant differences were observed between CACSs and parents in overall HLS (CACSs: 3.16±0.80; parents: 3.18±0.36, p=.74). While perceptions across most A-uC domains did not differ significantly, parents demonstrated a significantly higher “intention to use” chatbots for health management than CACSs (p=.03). The mean A-uC scores exceeded 4 (out of 5) in both groups, reflecting positive perceptions of chatbot-based HLS support. Topic modeling identified “exercise,” “healthy diet,” and “regular lifestyle” as common unmet areas.
Conclusion
CACSs and their parents share largely concordant views on HLS and A-uC, with a strong interest in chatbot interventions. These findings underscore the potential of tailored AI chatbot programs to address unmet lifestyle needs and promote holistic survivorship care.

Citations

• What do we want to know from a chatbot? Identifying inquiries among adult survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer in South Korea
  Min Ah Kim, Mirae Kim, Yehwi Park, Chaerim Park, Chungyeon Lee, Kyubum Hwang, Hayoung Oh
  European Journal of Oncology Nursing.2026; 82: 103202.     CrossRef
• What do cancer patients discuss online regarding CINV management? A social media-based topic modeling study
  Hongzhan Jiang, Wanting Shen, Meng Zhou, Yinyin Lyu, Meiqi Meng, Dan Yang, Xuejing Li, Bohan Zhang, Yufang Hao
  Frontiers in Oncology.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Artificial Intelligence and Chatbot-Supported Interventions for Physical Activity and Obesity-related Lifestyle Behaviors: A Scoping Review with Attention to Family Involvement (Preprint)
  Qianxia Jiang, Xiayu Summer Chen, Dev Patel, Keith Brazendale, Sualba Alejandro
  JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef

Purpose
This study investigated weight status in survivors of childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and identified related factors.
Methods
A retrospective review of the electronic medical records of survivors of childhood ALL (n=230) was conducted. We analyzed the survivors' characteristics, including sex, age, weight status at diagnosis, central nervous system involvement, risk classification, length of treatment, radiation therapy, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Analysis of variance and the chi-squared test were applied to investigate influencing factors.
Results
The weight status distribution was as follows: 23 individuals (10.0%) were classified as underweight, 151 individuals (65.7%) were healthy weight, and 56 individuals (24.3%) were overweight/obese. Age at diagnosis (F=10.03, p<.001), weight status at diagnosis (x2=43.41, p<.001), and risk classification (F=10.98, p=0.027) showed significant differences among the weight status groups. Survivors who were older at diagnosis and those in the very high-risk category had a higher likelihood of experiencing underweight status during their survivorship, while survivors who were overweight/obese at diagnosis were more likely to remain overweight/obese at the time of survival.
Conclusion
Considering the potential health implications related to an unhealthy weight status in survivors of ALL, it is imperative to undertake early identification and implement interventions for at-risk individuals.

Citations

• Early Increase in Weight Is Seen During Treatment for Paediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia—A Retrospective Analysis of Medical Records
  Håkon Endal, Bjørn Helge Handegård, Katrine Nordeng Mellem, Anita Andrejeva, Inga Maria Rinvoll Johannsdottir, Bendik Lund, Trond Flægstad, Inger P. Landsem
  Acta Paediatrica.2025; 114(11): 2935.     CrossRef

Purpose
This study investigated the effects of healthy lifestyle interventions (HLSIs) on health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in childhood and adolescent cancer survivors (CACS).
Methods
Major databases were searched for English-language original articles published between January 1, 2000 and May 2, 2021. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs were included. Quality was assessed using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool, and a meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software.
Results
Nineteen studies were included. Significant effects on HR-QoL were found for interventions using a multi-modal approach (exercise and education) (d=-0.46; 95% confidence interval [CI]=-0.84 to -0.07, p=.02), lasting not less than 6 months (d=-0.72; 95% CI=-1.15 to -0.29, p=.0010), and using a group approach (d=-0.46; 95% CI=-0.85 to -0.06, p=.02). Self-efficacy showed significant effects when HLSIs provided health education only (d=-0.55; 95% CI=-0.92 to -0.18; p=.003), lasted for less than 6 months (d=-0.40; 95% CI=-0.69 to -0.11, p=.006), and were conducted individually (d=-0.55; 95% CI=-0.92 to -0.18, p=.003). The physical outcomes (physical activity, fatigue, exercise capacity-VO2, exercise capacity-upper body, body mass index) revealed no statistical significance.
Conclusion
Areas of HLSIs for CACS requiring further study were identified, and needs and directions of research for holistic health management were suggested.

Citations

• Parental and child perspectives on healthy lifestyles and artificial intelligence chatbot use among childhood and adolescent cancer survivors: a descriptive comparative study in South Korea
  Kyung-Ah Kang, Shin-Jeong Kim, In-Hye Song, Hee-Jin Yoon
  Child Health Nursing Research.2026; 32(1): 27.     CrossRef
• Healthy lifestyle program based on a mobile serious game-extended version for childhood cancer survivors: Development and evaluation of user satisfaction
  Kyung-Ah Kang, In-Hye Song, Han-Ho Kim
  Journal of Pediatric Nursing.2026; 87: 286.     CrossRef
• Grading the evidence on the effects of exercise interventions in children and adolescents during and beyond cancer treatment: an umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analyses
  Samuel Ruiz-Campos, Joaquin Sanchez-Gomez, David Ruiz-González, Ana León-Rodríguez, Juan Luis Sánchez Sánchez, Andrea Rodriguez-Solana, Alberto Soriano-Maldonado, Borja Martínez-Tellez, Pedro L Valenzuela, Javier S Morales
  British Journal of Sports Medicine.2026; 60(10): 738.     CrossRef
• Team Survivors: Preliminary Analysis of an Innovative Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
  Meghan K. Flannery, Jocelyn Morin, Katrina O’Malley, Debra Schmidt, Jennifer A. Hoag
  Children.2025; 12(4): 399.     CrossRef
• Effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle program based on a mobile serious game for childhood cancer survivors: A quasi-randomized trial
  Kyung-ah Kang, Han-ho Kim, Shin-jeong Kim, In-hye Song, Min-jin Lee, Su-yong Lee, Sae-rom Han, Ki-hyuk Lee, So-won Kim, Hye-rin Nam, Mi-na Park, Hye-min Lee, Hee-jin Yoon
  Journal of Pediatric Nursing.2024; 77: 35.     CrossRef
• Barriers, facilitators, and other factors associated with health behaviors in childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors: A systematic review
  Ismay A. E. de Beijer, Eline Bouwman, Renée L. Mulder, Philippa Steensma, Morven C. Brown, Vera Araújo‐Soares, Magdalena Balcerek, Edit Bardi, Jeanette Falck Winther, Line Elmerdahl Frederiksen, Marloes van Gorp, Sara Oberti, Rebecca J. van Kalsbeek, Toma
  Cancer Medicine.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef

Purpose
This study investigated childhood cancer survivors' behavior related to a healthy lifestyle during their survival period by comparing reports between childhood cancer survivors and their parents.
Methods
In this comparative descriptive study, a survey was conducted with a 33-item questionnaire and one open-ended question about areas for improvement. The participants comprised 69 childhood cancer survivors and 69 of their parents, for a total of 138.
Results
The total mean healthy lifestyle score, on a 4-point Likert scale, reported by childhood cancer survivors was 2.97, while that reported by their parents was 3.03. No significant differences in children's healthy lifestyles were found between childhood cancer survivors' and their parents' reports (t=0.86, p=.390). For the open-ended question, the main keywords based on the results of degree and eigenvector centrality were "exercise", "unbalanced diet", and "food". These keywords were present in both the children's and parents' responses.
Conclusion
Obtaining information on childhood cancer survivors' healthy lifestyles based on reports from themselves and their parents provides meaningful insights into the improvement of health care management. The results of this study may be used to develop and plan healthy lifestyle standards to meet childhood cancer survivors' needs.

Citations

• Healthy lifestyle program based on a mobile serious game-extended version for childhood cancer survivors: Development and evaluation of user satisfaction
  Kyung-Ah Kang, In-Hye Song, Han-Ho Kim
  Journal of Pediatric Nursing.2026; 87: 286.     CrossRef
• Exercise interventions and positive adaptation in childhood cancer survivors: Implications for school physical education
  Ye Tao, Yunong Zhang, Mujuan Zhao
  Psycho-Oncologie.2026; 20(1): 5492.     CrossRef
• Parental and child perspectives on healthy lifestyles and artificial intelligence chatbot use among childhood and adolescent cancer survivors: a descriptive comparative study in South Korea
  Kyung-Ah Kang, Shin-Jeong Kim, In-Hye Song, Hee-Jin Yoon
  Child Health Nursing Research.2026; 32(1): 27.     CrossRef
• Effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle program based on a mobile serious game for childhood cancer survivors: A quasi-randomized trial
  Kyung-ah Kang, Han-ho Kim, Shin-jeong Kim, In-hye Song, Min-jin Lee, Su-yong Lee, Sae-rom Han, Ki-hyuk Lee, So-won Kim, Hye-rin Nam, Mi-na Park, Hye-min Lee, Hee-jin Yoon
  Journal of Pediatric Nursing.2024; 77: 35.     CrossRef

Purpose
This study analyzed research trends related to childhood and adolescent cancer survivors (CACS) using word co-occurrence network analysis on studies registered in the Korean Citation Index (KCI).
Methods
This word co-occurrence network analysis study explored major research trends by constructing a network based on relationships between keywords (semantic morphemes) in the abstracts of published articles. Research articles published in the KCI over the past 10 years were collected using the Biblio Data Collector tool included in the NetMiner Program (version 4), using "cancer survivors", "adolescent", and "child" as the main search terms. After pre-processing, analyses were conducted on centrality (degree and eigenvector), cohesion (community), and topic modeling.
Results
For centrality, the top 10 keywords included "treatment", "factor", "intervention", "group", "radiotherapy", "health", "risk", "measurement", "outcome", and "quality of life". In terms of cohesion and topic analysis, three categories were identified as the major research trends: "treatment and complications", "adaptation and support needs", and "management and quality of life".
Conclusion
The keywords from the three main categories reflected interdisciplinary identification. Many studies on adaptation and support needs were identified in our analysis of nursing literature. Further research on managing and evaluating the quality of life among CACS must also be conducted.

Citations

• A Text Network Analysis of Nurse Managers’ Feedback Journals
  Naru Kang, Shinhye Ahn, Hye Won Jeong
  CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Evaluation of a Problem-Based Learning Program’s Effect on Artificial Intelligence Ethics Among Japanese Medical Students: Mixed Methods Study
  Yuma Ota, Yoshikazu Asada, Saori Kubo, Takeshi Kanno, Machiko Saeki Yagi, Yasushi Matsuyama
  JMIR Medical Education.2026; 12: e84535.     CrossRef
• 학생선수의 최저학력제에 대한 이해당사자들의 인식 탐색*
  동환 이, 상은 오, 창환 최
  The Korean Journal of Physical Education.2026; 65(2): 411.     CrossRef
• Artificial intelligence in healthcare administration: Topic modeling with InfraNodus
  Joko Gunawan
  Journal of Healthcare Administration.2024; 3(1): 1.     CrossRef
• Value co-creation in shared mobility: The case of carpooling in China
  Chao Tian, Kai Tu, Haiqing Sui, Qi Sun
  Technological Forecasting and Social Change.2024; 205: 123481.     CrossRef
• ChatGPT integration within nursing education and its implications for nursing students: A systematic review and text network analysis
  Joko Gunawan, Yupin Aungsuroch, Jed Montayre
  Nurse Education Today.2024; 141: 106323.     CrossRef
• Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Path to Sustainable Food Production
  Nuzhat Khan, Mohamad Anuar Kamaruddin, Usman Ullah Sheikh, Muhammad Paend Bakht, Mohd Norzali Haji Mohd
  Journal of Natural Science Review .2024; 2(Special.Is): 130.     CrossRef
• Exploring Korean adolescent stress on social media: a semantic network analysis
  JongHwi Song, JunRyul Yang, SooYeun Yoo, KyungIn Cheon, SangKyun Yun, YunHee Shin
  PeerJ.2023; 11: e15076.     CrossRef
• Research trends over 10 years (2010-2021) in infant and toddler rearing behavior by family caregivers in South Korea: text network and topic modeling
  In-Hye Song, Kyung-Ah Kang
  Child Health Nursing Research.2023; 29(3): 182.     CrossRef
• Perspectives of Frontline Nurses Working in South Korea during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Combined Method of Text Network Analysis and Summative Content Analysis
  SangA Lee, Tae Wha Lee, Seung Eun Lee
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2023; 53(6): 584.     CrossRef
• An Overview of Cognitive Reserve in Aging Based on Keyword Network Analysis
  Jihyun Kim, Mi So Kim
  INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, .2022;[Epub]     CrossRef

Purpose
This study aimed to identify the attributes of social adjustment among adolescent cancer survivors using concept analysis and to propose a definition of the concept.
Methods
In accordance with the hybrid model of concept analysis, this study employed a three-phase circular process comprising theoretical, fieldwork, and final analysis phases. A thorough literature review was conducted using MEDLINE, Embase, and Korean databases, followed by qualitative fieldwork with seven participants. The results derived from the theoretical and fieldwork phases were integrated into the final analysis phase.
Results
Four attributes of social adjustment were found in adolescent cancer survivors: having harmonious relationships with friends, having harmonious relationships with boy/girlfriends, fulfilling their present roles, and planning for and expecting future roles. The following definition of social adjustment of adolescent cancer survivors is proposed: “the conquering of difficulties arising from the continuum of childhood cancer and the achievement of the developmental tasks of typical adolescents.”
Conclusion
Social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors is crucial for integrating them into society. The findings of this study provide a basis for developing an instrument to measure the social adjustment of adolescent cancer survivors and for developing of interventions that target this group.

Citations

• Personal recovery of adolescents with mental health conditions in the community: empirically-based practical implications
  Hila Tuaf, Hod Orkibi
  Israel Journal of Health Policy Research.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Development and Psychometric Testing of the Social Participation Scale for Pediatric Cancer Patients
  Wang Mengjia, Liu Guo, Li Dan, Ji Jinglan, Ma Zilong, Wang Qing, Guo Xinyan, Zhang Ruixing
  Psycho-Oncology.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Mediators of Social Acceptance Among Emerging Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer
  Sylvia L. Crowder, Rebecca H. Foster, Acadia W. Buro, Robyn Dillon, Kamar Godder, Marilyn Stern
  Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology.2023; 12(5): 644.     CrossRef
• Development and psychometric properties of the social adjustment scale for youth cancer survivors in South Korea
  Sumi Oh, Hyejung Lee, Sue Kim, Sanghee Kim, Chuhl Joo Lyu, Chang Gi Park, Hyoung Jin Kang
  Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing.2023; 10(7): 100241.     CrossRef
• Development and Validation of the Social Adjustment Scale for Adolescent Cancer Survivors
  Sumi Oh, hyejung Lee, Sue Kim, Sanghee Kim, Chuhl Joo Lyu, Chang-gi Park, Hyoung Jin Kang
  SSRN Electronic Journal .2022;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Research trends related to childhood and adolescent cancer survivors in South Korea using word co-occurrence network analysis
  Kyung-Ah Kang, Suk Jung Han, Jiyoung Chun, Hyun-Yong Kim
  Child Health Nursing Research.2021; 27(3): 201.     CrossRef

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to evaluate measurement properties of self-report questionnaires measuring the social adjustment for youth after treatment of childhood cancer.
Methods
Social adjustment measurement tools were identified through a two-stage systematic review. First, we searched for articles using self-report questionnaires to measure the social adjustment of youth after the treatment of childhood cancer. The appropriate tools were listed and categorized. Second, using methodological filters, we searched 5 electronic databases for articles examining the measurement properties of the tools when used with youth after the treatment of childhood cancer. The quality of these papers was then evaluated using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) checklist.
Results
Eight tools were frequently used to measure social adjustment. Eight studies investigated the measurement properties of 4 of these tools. The PedsQL 4.0 and MMQL-AF had moderate to strong evidence in some domains, but the rest of the domains had a lack of evidence. The SF-36 and KIDSCREEN-27 were validated for only a few areas.
Conclusion
We found a lack of evidence regarding the measurement properties of these tools. More research is required on the measurement properties of tools for use in this population.

Citations

• Parental and child perspectives on healthy lifestyles and artificial intelligence chatbot use among childhood and adolescent cancer survivors: a descriptive comparative study in South Korea
  Kyung-Ah Kang, Shin-Jeong Kim, In-Hye Song, Hee-Jin Yoon
  Child Health Nursing Research.2026; 32(1): 27.     CrossRef
• Current status of systematic review studies on patient-reported outcome measures published in Korean journals
  Duck-Hee Chae, Jiyeon Lee, Eun-Hyun Lee
  Research in Community and Public Health Nursing.2025; 36: 1.     CrossRef
• Self-esteem of acute leukemic children undergoing chemotherapy
  Fatma M.Z. Behiry, Mirret M. Darwish, Eman A.-F. Hassan, Mahmoud H. Mahmoud
  Egyptian Nursing Journal.2023; 20(1): 68.     CrossRef
• A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties of Spirituality related Assessment Tools Published in Korean Journals
  Il-Sun Ko, Jin Sook Kim, Soyoung Choi
  Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursi.2021; 28(1): 133.     CrossRef
• Research trends related to childhood and adolescent cancer survivors in South Korea using word co-occurrence network analysis
  Kyung-Ah Kang, Suk Jung Han, Jiyoung Chun, Hyun-Yong Kim
  Child Health Nursing Research.2021; 27(3): 201.     CrossRef
• Systematic Review of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index used for Measuring Sleep Quality among Adults with Trauma Experiences
  Go-Un Kim, Ju Hee Lee
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(4): 337.     CrossRef

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to develop parent coaching domains for the health management of childhood leukemia survivors.
Methods
In this study, we conducted a literature review and in-depth interviews with 6 parents of childhood leukemia survivors who were identified using convenience sampling. We identified areas of parent coaching through the 4 stages of the GROW model, which are: goal setting, realistic grasp, confirmation of realization, and search for alternatives.
Results
Nine domains and 27 subcategories emerged from the study. The 9 parent coaching domains for the health management of childhood leukemia survivors were routine life management, education and information provision, emotional support for the surviving children, social support for the surviving children, follow-up management, family support, school life management, symptom management, and improvement of growth and development.
Conclusion
This research developed 9 parent coaching domains for the health management of children surviving leukemia. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the efficient health management of childhood leukemia survivors by enabling practitioners to continuously identify new coaching domains as needed for their health management. Researchers should improve the health management of childhood leukemia survivors by developing nursing interventions for these new coaching areas.

Citations

• A structural equation model of developing a partnership between pediatric nurses and parents of children with cancer in South Korea
  Sung-Hyun Lim, In Young Cho
  Journal of Pediatric Nursing.2022; 63: e27.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The study aimed to identity specific needs for services and programs to help childhood cancer survivors adjust and adapt to life after treatment.
METHODS
In-depth interviews were conducted with 31 childhood cancer survivors, diagnosed with cancer before the age of 18 and currently between 15 and 39 years of age. Each survivor had completed his/her cancer treatment.
RESULTS
The participating cancer survivors reported needs for services related to psychological counseling, schooling and learning, social skills, mentorship, integrated health management, self support activities, families of survivors, and public recognition and awareness.
CONCLUSION
The results of the study indicate a need to better understand childhood cancer survivors, provides a basis for developing various services and programs to improve the quality of life among childhood cancer patients, survivors, and their families, and supports the importance of psychosocial adjustment.

Citations

• GPT-empowered question-answer dataset for informative and empathetic support for Korean childhood cancer survivors
  Kyubum Hwang, Mirae Kim, Min Ah Kim, Chaerim Park, Yehwi Park, Chungyeon Lee, Jooyoung Lim, Hayoung Oh
  Expert Systems with Applications.2026; 298: 129548.     CrossRef
• Measure of perceived social support from family, friends, and healthcare providers for Korean adolescents and young adults with cancer
  Heeyeon Son, Sungsil Hong, Michin Hong, Susan G. Silva
  Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing.2023; 10(7): 100244.     CrossRef
• Development and psychometric properties of the social adjustment scale for youth cancer survivors in South Korea
  Sumi Oh, Hyejung Lee, Sue Kim, Sanghee Kim, Chuhl Joo Lyu, Chang Gi Park, Hyoung Jin Kang
  Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing.2023; 10(7): 100241.     CrossRef
• How do they grow out of their cancer experience? Korean adolescent and young adult cancer survivors’ stories
  Jaehee Yi, Min Ah Kim, Jesmin Akter
  Ethnicity & Health.2021; 26(8): 1163.     CrossRef
• Self-efficacy, post-traumatic growth, and quality of life of pediatric cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study
  Yeunhee Kwak, Yoonjung Kim, Eun Seok Choi, Ho Joon Im
  European Journal of Oncology Nursing.2021; 54: 102019.     CrossRef
• Korean parents’ perceptions of the challenges and needs on school re-entry during or after childhood and adolescent cancer: a multi-institutional survey by Korean Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
  Jun Ah Lee, Jae Min Lee, Hyeon Jin Park, Meerim Park, Byung Kiu Park, Hee Young Ju, Ji Yoon Kim, Sang Kyu Park, Young Ho Lee, Ye Jee Shim, Heung Sik Kim, Kyung Duk Park, Yeon-Jung Lim, Hee Won Chueh, Ji Kyoung Park, Soon Ki Kim, Hyoung Soo Choi, Hyo Seop
  Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics.2020; 63(4): 141.     CrossRef
• Evaluation of the TSL® Program for Parents of Children With Cancer
  Kwonho Choi, Jae Yop Kim
  Research on Social Work Practice.2018; 28(2): 146.     CrossRef
• Adaptation Experience and Social Support Network of Adolescent Cancer Survivors
  Eunji Cho, Eun Sook Park
  Child Health Nursing Research.2017; 23(2): 238.     CrossRef
• Exploration of life experiences of positive growth in long-term childhood cancer survivors
  Yoonjung Kim
  European Journal of Oncology Nursing.2017; 30: 60.     CrossRef
• Worries of childhood cancer survivors in young adulthood
  Jaehee Yi, Min Ah Kim, Jina Sang
  European Journal of Oncology Nursing.2016; 21: 113.     CrossRef
• Childhood cancer survivors' experiences in school re-entry in South Korea: Focusing on academic problems and peer victimization
  Jaehee Yi, Min Ah Kim, Jun Sung Hong, Jesmin Akter
  Children and Youth Services Review.2016; 67: 263.     CrossRef
• Health-related Needs and Quality of Life in Childhood Cancer Survivors
  Su-Jin Lim
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2015; 15(4): 246.     CrossRef
• Postcancer Experiences of Childhood Cancer Survivors: How Is Posttraumatic Stress Related to Posttraumatic Growth?
  Jaehee Yi, Min Ah Kim
  Journal of Traumatic Stress.2014; 27(4): 461.     CrossRef
• Impact of psychological and cancer-related factors on HRQoL for Korean childhood cancer survivors
  Myung Ah Rhee, Kyong Mee Chung, Yuri Lee, Hana K. Choi, Jung Woo Han, Hyo Sun Kim, Sun Hee Kim, Yoon Jung Shin, Chuhl Joo Lyu
  Quality of Life Research.2014; 23(9): 2603.     CrossRef
• Perceived long-term and physical health problems after cancer: Adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer in Korea
  Jaehee Yi, Min Ah Kim, Tian Tian
  European Journal of Oncology Nursing.2014; 18(2): 145.     CrossRef
• The Effects of Logotherapy on Meaning of Life of Early Adolescents with Cancer
  Shin-Jeong Kim, Kyung-Ah Kang, Sun-Jeong Park, Myung-Nam Lee, Young-Hee Kim
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2013; 13(1): 49.     CrossRef
• Psychological Distress in Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer in Korea
  Min Ah Kim, Jaehee Yi
  Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing.2013; 30(2): 99.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how adolescent survivors of childhood cancer grieve the death of cancer peers.
METHODS
Data were obtained from Korean adolescents with cancer between the ages of 13 and 18 (N=12) through semi-structured interviews (face-to-face, telephone, and Internet chatting), observations of the social dynamics of participants in self-help groups, and retrieval of personal Web journals. Based on the grounded theory methodology, data collection and analysis were conducted simultaneously, and constant comparative methods were used. Clarke's situational analysis was adopted, and this paper focused on presenting "how to" and "what we can learn" from this analytic strategy.
RESULTS
Mapping examples were visualized using of three modes of maps. Adolescent cancer survivors coped with reminders of the "darkness" that ultimately featured their overall grief. Additionally, adolescents' encounters and avoidance of grief were triggered by introspection and interactions with family and friends.
CONCLUSION
Situational analysis provided an efficient way to analyze the experiences of adolescent survivors of childhood cancer by systematizing possible information within the relational social contexts of the research phenomenon.

Citations

• A Study on Family Members’ Experiences of Loss Before the Death of a Terminal Cancer Patient*
  Won Kyung CHANG, Kyongjin AHN
  Korean Journal of Medical Ethics.2021; 24(2): 171.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purposes of this study were to assess social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors and to identify factors affecting social adjustment.
METHODS
Data were collected from 79 childhood cancer survivors and his/her parents. The survey consisted of questions related to characteristics, physical functioning, depression, self-esteem and coping strategies. The Social Competence Inventory was used to measure social adjustment in the children.
RESULTS
The level of social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors was 83.5 out of a possible 155. Physical functioning, depression, self-esteem, and aggressive or proactive coping strategies were associated with social adjustment. Only physical functioning independently affected social adjustment.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study indicate that there are several factors influencing social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors, and therefore there is a need for programs that deal with all aspects of children's physical as well as emotional health in order to enhance their social adjustment.

Citations

• Health-related Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  Yu Min Hwang, Kyung-Sook Bang
  Child Health Nursing Research.2020; 26(4): 402.     CrossRef
• Feasibility and benefits of a combined programme of exercise and play for paediatric cancer survivors: A pilot study
  Yoonjung Kim, SungJe Park
  European Journal of Cancer Care.2019;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Measurement Properties of Self-Report Questionnaires Measuring the Social Adjustment for Youth after Treatment of Childhood Cancer: Systematic Review
  Su-Mi Oh, Sun-Young Park, Hye-Jung Lee, Ju Hee Lee
  Child Health Nursing Research.2018; 24(1): 78.     CrossRef
• The Experiences of Korean Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer
  Jaehee Yi, Min Ah Kim, Sangmin An
  Qualitative Health Research.2016; 26(8): 1044.     CrossRef
• Predictors of Resilience in Adolescents with Leukemia
  Sung Sil Hong, Ho Ran Park
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2015; 45(4): 595.     CrossRef
• Trends in Nursing Research on Children and Adolescents with Cancer in Korea
  Sang-Dol Kim, So-Eun Choi, Sun-Hee Choi
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2015; 15(3): 123.     CrossRef

Purpose
This study was done to describe psychosocial adjustment of adolescents who have survived childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Method: Out of a total of 16 adolescents (11~20 years old) registered at the Pediatric Oncology Clinic at one university affiliated hospital, 13 adolescents agreed to participate in this study. The data were collected through in-depth interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. The contents of the interviews were analyzed using the inductive content analysis method. Result: Three main categories were identified 'personal characteristics', 'coping patterns', and 'interpersonal relationship'. Personal characteristics included self-praise, self-confidence, altruism, being worrisome, and being difficult. Coping patterns included positive thinking, activeness, and avoidance. Interpersonal relationship included appreciation, intimacy, burdened by over protectiveness, and feelings of regret and equality as peers. Conclusion: The results indicate that adolescents who have survived childhood cancer have both positive and negative experiences. It is suggested that care providers identify and support the strengths of the adolescents in order to help them to adjust more positively after the experience of childhood cancer.