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Exploring Digital Support: A Scoping Review of Online Psychosocial Interventions for Parents Coping With Childhood Cancer.

PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION: Parents of children with cancer face substantial emotional, social, and practical challenges. Online psychosocial interventions have emerged as a potential means of support, yet the evidence base remains fragmented. LITERATURE SEARCH: A systematic search was conducted across...

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Published in:Oncology Nursing Forum Vol. 53; no. 3; pp. 1 - 15
Main Authors: Khoury, Siwar Makhoul, Gur, Ayelet
Format: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Oncology Nursing Society May2026
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          Khoury, Siwar Makhoul
          Gur, Ayelet
        affil: Associate professor and the head of the master's degree program in social work, both in the Social Work Department in the Israel
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          Childhood Neoplasms
          Parents Psychosocial Factors
          Support, Psychosocial
          Internet-Based Intervention
          Telehealth
          Human
          Scoping Review
          PubMed
          Thematic Analysis
          Checklists
          Caregivers Psychosocial Factors
          Family Relations
          Adaptation, Psychological
          Stress, Psychological
          Depression
          Anxiety
          Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
          Communication
          Support, Social
          Health Education
          Behavior Therapy
          Program Evaluation
          Data Analysis Software
      ab: PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION: Parents of children with cancer face substantial emotional, social, and practical challenges. Online psychosocial interventions have emerged as a potential means of support, yet the evidence base remains fragmented. LITERATURE SEARCH: A systematic search was conducted across five databases (PsycNET, PubMed®, ProQuest, Social Services Abstracts, and EBSCO). Eligible studies examined online psychosocial interventions, targeted parents or caregivers, and reported empirical findings. DATA EVALUATION: Thematic analysis was applied. SYNTHESIS: Interventions consistently reported high levels of parent satisfaction and addressed diverse psychosocial outcomes, including reductions in posttraumatic stress, depression, and anxiety, alongside improved coping strategies and family relationships. Key design elements that enhanced effectiveness included flexibility in delivery, tailored approaches, facilitator involvement, proactive recruitment, extended access, and optional support features. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Online psychosocial interventions offer meaningful benefits for parents of children with cancer, alleviating psychological distress and strengthening coping and family bonds.
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