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Background: Adolescents affected by childhood cancer experience various degrees of psychosocial distress, social isolation, and social support throughout the treatment process. Objective: To create and implement an evidence-based practice project consisting of a pilot half-day camp program to improve social support and connectedness for adolescents affected by childhood cancer. Methods: A pilot half-day camp program was implemented. Twenty adolescent patients, survivors, and siblings (ages 13-18 years) participated in the program. Participants provided basic demographic information and completed pretest, immediate posttest, and 4-week posttest surveys to assess their levels of social support and camp connectedness. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and two-tailed Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: All measures of social support in adolescent participants affected by childhood cancer trended upward following the conclusion of the program, then trended downward over time, with overall social support and family social support significantly decreasing over time postintervention. Camp connectedness was not significantly impacted by the program. Conclusions: Social support decreases as participants are further out from attending a half-day camp program. This pilot program demonstrated the feasibility of a short-term, local, cost-effective camp program that is scalable to larger groups. Implications for Nursing: Providers should refer adolescents affected by childhood cancer to camp programs for social support. More research is needed to determine if more frequent camp programs sustain a high level of social support in participants.
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Neoplasias , Apoyo Social , Humanos , Adolescente , Femenino , Masculino , Neoplasias/psicología , Proyectos Piloto , Acampada/psicología , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Supervivientes de Cáncer/psicología , Supervivientes de Cáncer/estadística & datos numéricos , NiñoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Children and adolescents recovering from burn injury are at heightened risk of psychosocial problems. An integrative form of psychosocial intervention is burn camp. However, evidence about burn camp effectiveness is equivocal. OBJECTIVES: This study examined the role of therapeutic camp experiences in the recovery journeys of children and adolescents who had experienced burn injury and been treated in a tertiary pediatric hospital in Brisbane, Australia. METHODS: Retrospective semi-structured interviews were conducted with youths and parents. Inductive reflexive thematic analysis was used with pooled interview data. RESULTS: The participants were eight youths who attended at least one burns camp (between 2009 and 2019) and 15 parents of youth campers. An overwhelming majority (96%) reported a positive experience of camp, that they would return, and that they recommended the camp to other youth with burns. The four strengths of the camp experience were fun, adventurous activities; social relatedness (friendships, socializing); camp setting and experience; and acceptance. The four impacts of the camp on youth campers were normalizing ("I'm not the only one", shared experience); social support (making new friendships, social confidence, mentoring others); psychological recovery (happier, mentally stronger, more resilient, independence building); and confidence (increased self-confidence, increased social confidence, leadership development). CONCLUSIONS: Although this is the first known research about burn camp in Australia, the findings are similar to a handful of other qualitative studies about burn camp experiences and impacts. Recommendations include future research on aspects of camp experiences that contribute to targeted outcomes, the role of staff and previous camp participants as mentors, and comparisons with other psychosocial interventions for youth burn survivors.
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Quemaduras , Acampada , Adolescente , Quemaduras/psicología , Quemaduras/terapia , Acampada/psicología , Niño , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Padres , Investigación Cualitativa , Estudios Retrospectivos , AutoimagenRESUMEN
Nearly 30% of all U.S. youth attend summer camp each year, making it one of the broadest reaching out-of-school-time interventions in the country. Camp provides a space for seasonal employees, who are often emerging adults, to explore work values and identity, engage in mentoring and support opportunities, and stay connected to a community larger than themselves. However, research on camp experiences also suggests camp settings and expectations around emotional and physical care can cause counselors to experience burnout, compassion fatigue, and reduced job satisfaction. Using participatory culture-specific consultation, the current study addressed a gap in the literature about systemic interventions to manage camp counselor mental health by designing, implementing, and evaluating a mental health consultation model at one of the largest YMCA summer camps in the country. Results suggest the intervention effectively addressed certain administrator and staff needs; results also suggest the model could be refined to more effectively respond to the particular contextual challenges of summer camps. Implications and recommendations for other summer camps are discussed.
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Acampada , Tutoría , Adolescente , Adulto , Acampada/psicología , Humanos , Satisfacción en el Trabajo , Salud Mental , Derivación y ConsultaRESUMEN
Background: Siblings of children with cancer often experience anxiety and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), which negatively impact their self-esteem due to emotionally upsetting circumstances. The purpose of this longitudinal quantitative study was to investigate changes in anxiety, PTSS, and self-esteem of youth who participated in a peer support camp for siblings of children with cancer. Methods: A longitudinal study examined changes over time. Data were collected from 32 sibling surveys pre-, post-, and three months after camp. Siblings completed assessments to measure anxiety, PTSS, and self-esteem. A repeated measures ANOVA or Friedman Test was conducted to identify changes across the three data points for each outcome measured. Post hoc comparisons using paired sample t-tests or Wilcoxon Signed-Rank tests were conducted. Results: Significant improvements in anxiety; T1 and T2 (p < .000); T1 and T3 (p < .000). Significant decrease in PTSS; T1 and T2 (p = .001); T1 and T3 (p = .011). Significant improvement in self-esteem scores for older participants (ages 10-16); T1 and T2 (p < .000). Significant improvement in self-esteem for younger participants (ages 7-9); T1 and T3 (p = .005). Discussion: The data generated in this study expand knowledge about the influence of peer support camps on reducing the emotional distress of siblings of children with cancer. The findings warrant further research on the long-term impact of such camps, the value of repeated participation, differences between bereaved and nonbereaved siblings, the phase of the cancer experience, and elements of the camp that have the most impact.
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Acampada , Neoplasias , Distrés Psicológico , Adolescente , Acampada/psicología , Niño , Humanos , Estudios Longitudinales , Neoplasias/psicología , Hermanos/psicologíaRESUMEN
AIMS: Camp "Sababa" operates in Israel through the Burn Advocate Network of New Jersey, to help children with burn injuries cope with consequences of injury. The study assessed adolescents' perceptions of their participation in the camp, and its effect on their self-esteem and quality of life. METHODS: Ten adolescents from diverse cultural backgrounds attended Camp "Sababa" in 2017. All the participants and parents signed an informed consent form, responded to a demographics questionnaire, and participated in in-depth interviews and focus groups. Phenomenological analysis revealed three themes, reflecting the chronological sequence of rehabilitation: (1) coping with emotional and physical scars, (2) formulating coping strategies, (3) belonging to a group, and (4) implications of camp experience. RESULTS: Social participation engendered a feeling of safety and trust, enabling adolescents to share their burn experiences, and thus cope better with the physical and emotional challenges of their injuries. Participation in camp activities strengthened their confidence and social bonding; and their return to typical adolescent behaviour while at camp, and ultimately in the community. CONCLUSIONS: The positive results suggest that burn camps should be part of the rehabilitation process of adolescents with burn injury, with emphasis on challenging, age-appropriate activities, and peer group participation.
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Quemaduras , Acampada , Adaptación Psicológica , Adolescente , Quemaduras/psicología , Acampada/psicología , Niño , Humanos , Calidad de Vida , AutoimagenAsunto(s)
Acampada/psicología , Enfermedades de la Piel/psicología , Adolescente , Adulto , Niño , Enfermedad Crónica , Humanos , Estaciones del Año , Autoimagen , Adulto JovenAsunto(s)
COVID-19 , Acampada , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1/psicología , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1/terapia , Internet , Pandemias , SARS-CoV-2 , Adolescente , COVID-19/epidemiología , Acampada/psicología , Niño , Educación a Distancia , Femenino , Amigos , Humanos , Intervención basada en la Internet , Masculino , Medios de Comunicación Sociales , Turquía/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: While the benefits of diabetes camp programs are well established, minority youth are underrepresented in camp attendance. No research to date has explored barriers to camp attendance or potential disparities in those barriers. Further, little is known about sources families prioritize in seeking diabetes information and support. METHODS: This was a prospective survey of families of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) using convenience sampling during normally-scheduled clinic visits. Thirty-nine children and their caregivers completed the survey. Results were analyzed for prevalence and mean number of reported barriers, benefits, and diabetes information networks. RESULTS: Age range was 5-15 years and mean duration of diabetes was 2.9 years (0.4-9y). The most prevalent barriers were location, cost, and concern about sending children to overnight camp. Caregivers had high level of knowledge of camp benefits. Participants reported engaging with the diabetes community through interactions with their diabetes team, Facebook groups, and the JDRF. CONCLUSION: Increasing awareness, transportation assistance, and scholarship funding all may increase accessibility of diabetes camps. Diabetes clinic and online or social media groups are both acceptable means of disseminating information about diabetes camp. Further research is indicated to verify if these results are applicable to the larger diabetes community.
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Acampada/psicología , Cuidadores/psicología , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1/psicología , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Disparidades en Atención de Salud , Autocuidado , Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1/terapia , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Estudios Prospectivos , Encuestas y CuestionariosRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine if AYA oncology patients experienced a quantifiable improvement in psychosocial outcomes after attending a weekend retreat with their peers. METHODS: AYA oncology patients attended a weekend retreat. They completed the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G) before, 1 month after, and 6 months after the weekend retreat. Controls were age-matched oncology patients who did not attend the retreat. FINDINGS: Retreat participants' scores did not significantly change over time; however, retreat participants' scores at 1-month follow-up were significantly higher than control group scores. CONCLUSIONS: AYA oncology patients may experience transient improvement in psychological well-being after attending a retreat, but benefits may not be durable. Work remains needed to examine the impact of retreat attendance on specific aspects of psychosocial well-being. Implications for psychosocial oncology: Work is needed to decrease perceived attendance barriers for AYA oncology patients who have a low quality of life. Future retreat planners may consider modifying retreat activities and consider alternative retreat locations that appeal to campers with limited mobility, chronic pain, and/or other quality of life limitations. Additional study is needed to determine whether brief overnight or weekend retreats can be as effective as week-long camps in enhancing oncology patients' quality of life. Future researchers should compare changes in weekend retreat attendees' quality of life to changes in quality of life for a control group (e.g., via a waitlist control study design).
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Acampada/psicología , Neoplasias/psicología , Neoplasias/terapia , Adolescente , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Grupo Paritario , Calidad de Vida , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
For many children with cancer, participation in oncology camp programs is an important component of healing that offers opportunities for fun and can have substantial impacts on social and physical well-being. Optimal medical care and infectious screening for children attending oncology camp is critical to maximize safety and opportunities for participation. This paper describes recommendations for a series of common medical issues unique to the care of children with cancer in the camp setting generated by a modified Delphi consensus approach.
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Acampada/psicología , Técnica Delphi , Oncología Médica/educación , Neoplasias/psicología , Educación del Paciente como Asunto , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto/normas , Pautas de la Práctica en Medicina/normas , Niño , Consenso , Humanos , Neoplasias/terapiaRESUMEN
Although a fair amount has been written about posttraumatic stress disorder among bereaved children and adolescents, less has been written about posttraumatic growth (PTG) and its predictors among this population. This study examines predictors of PTG and the impact of trauma-informed care on PTG among bereaved youth. A preexperimental, pretest-posttest design was applied to measure PTG among bereaved children (N = 32) before and after attending a healing camp that provides trauma-informed care. A regression model was applied to examine predictors of PTG. Results showed that children participating in the camp increased their PTG scores to a statistically significant degree. Circumstance of death (sudden or expected) was a predictor in this study. The results are discussed in relation to limitations, implications for future research, and practice.
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Aflicción , Acampada/psicología , Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual/métodos , Consejo/métodos , Crecimiento Psicológico Postraumático , Trauma Psicológico/terapia , Adolescente , Actitud Frente a la Muerte , Niño , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Grupo Paritario , Trauma Psicológico/psicología , Resiliencia Psicológica , Apoyo Social , Sudeste de Estados UnidosRESUMEN
The American Academy of Pediatrics has created recommendations for health appraisal and preparation of young people before participation in day, resident, or family camps and to guide health and safety practices at camp. These recommendations are intended for parents and families, primary health care providers, and camp administration and health center staff. Although camps have diverse environments, there are general guidelines that apply to all situations and specific recommendations that are appropriate under special conditions. This policy statement has been reviewed and is supported by the American Camp Association and Association of Camp Nursing.
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Acampada , Salud Infantil , Seguridad , Acampada/psicología , Acampada/normas , Niño , Salud Infantil/normas , Humanos , Responsabilidad Parental , Enfermería Pediátrica/normas , Pediatría/normas , Atención Primaria de Salud , Rol Profesional , Seguridad/normasRESUMEN
This study evaluated changes in hope, attitude toward illness, and perceptions of illness benefit and burden following participation in a summer camp designed for youth with a variety of chronic illnesses. Participants were 62 youth campers (Age Mâ¯=â¯13.45â¯years, SDâ¯=â¯2.41) with a variety of chronic illnesses. For youth who began camp low in hope about future goal attainment, participation in optional camp activities negatively predicted post-camp hope about future goal attainment. This relation was nonsignificant for campers who began camp high in hope. We found no significant changes in attitude toward illness or perceptions of illness benefit or burden. This study provides an important contribution to burgeoning research on summer camps designed for children with varying chronic illnesses. Findings were inconsistent with previous studies on chronic illness summer camp outcomes. Further work is needed to identify camp components that are related to desirable psychosocial outcomes for youth with chronic illnesses.
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Acampada/psicología , Enfermedad Crónica/psicología , Enfermedad Crónica/rehabilitación , Calidad de Vida , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Adolescente , Niño , Estudios de Cohortes , Cultura , Femenino , Esperanza , Humanos , Masculino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Perfil de Impacto de Enfermedad , Estados UnidosAsunto(s)
Aniversarios y Eventos Especiales , Acampada/psicología , Calidad de Vida , Enfermedades de la Piel/psicología , Adolescente , Niño , Enfermedad Crónica , Femenino , Humanos , Relaciones Interpersonales , Masculino , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Enfermedades de la Piel/rehabilitación , Conducta Social , Estados UnidosRESUMEN
Individuals with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and their caregivers are at risk for decreased quality of life (QoL) due to their progressive condition. Aphasia camps are an intervention that can improve QoL, yet individuals with PPA are underrepresented at aphasia camps relative to those with poststroke aphasia. The purpose of this exploratory case study was to examine the effect of participation in aphasia camp on the QoL of a couple impacted by PPA. The Living with Aphasia: Framework for Outcome Measurement (A-FROM) was used to guide a semistructured interview with an individual with PPA and her spouse, both of whom had attended the Alberta Aphasia Camp for 4 years. Conventional content analysis with an inductive approach was used to analyze results. Concepts that emerged from the interview were organized into pre-camp, during, and post-camp categories. Aspects of camp that had an effect on post-camp QoL for this couple with PPA included expanding social connections and introduction to new activities. Personal characteristics exhibited by the couple had an impact on their experience of aphasia camp and how they incorporated their experiences into their everyday lives post-camp. Aphasia camps are a participation-based service approach that can benefit people with aphasia regardless of etiology. A consideration of personal factors of potential campers with PPA, and the provision of PPA-specific resources, is recommended for programs such as aphasia camps that incorporate participants with mixed etiologies.
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Afasia Progresiva Primaria/terapia , Acampada/psicología , Psicoterapia de Grupo/métodos , Calidad de Vida/psicología , Anciano , Afasia Progresiva Primaria/psicología , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , EspososRESUMEN
Parks and protected areas represent an important resource for tourism in Canada, in which camping is a common recreational activity. The important relationship between weather and climate with recreation and tourism has been widely acknowledged within the academic literature. Howbeit, the need for activity-specific assessments has been identified as an on-going need for future research in the field of tourism climatology. Furthermore, very little is known about the interrelationships between personal characteristics and socio-demographics with weather preferences and behavioural thresholds. This study uses a stated climate preferences approach (survey responses) to explore differences in the importance of weather and related weather-based decisions among summer campers in Ontario parks. Statistically significant differences were found among campers for each of the four dependent variables tested in this study. Physically active campers placed greater importance on weather but were still more tolerant of adverse weather conditions. Older campers placed greater importance on weather. Campers travelling shorter distances placed greater importance on weather and were more likely to leave the park early due to adverse weather. Campers staying for longer periods of time were less likely to leave early due to weather and were willing to endure longer durations of adverse weather conditions. Beginner campers placed greater importance on weather, were more likely to leave early due to weather and recorded lower temporal weather thresholds. The results of this study contribute to the study of tourism climatology by furthering understanding of how personal characteristics such as gender, age, activity selection, trip duration, distance travelled, travel experience and life cycles affect weather preferences and decisions, focusing this time on recreational camping in a park tourism context.
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Acampada/psicología , Tiempo (Meteorología) , Adolescente , Adulto , Toma de Decisiones , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Ontario , Parques Recreativos , Adulto JovenAsunto(s)
Adaptación Psicológica , Acampada/psicología , Consejo/organización & administración , Pesar , Niño , HumanosRESUMEN
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects many children and adolescents in terms of their confidence, acceptance, and ability to build friendships. New Zealand held its first summer camp for children with IBD in January 2015. We obtained feedback from the campers (ages 10-18 years) in terms of their confidence, acceptance, and quality of life. We also asked what experience was most beneficial to them, whether they made new friends with IBD, and if they would attend the camp again. Thirty-six campers responded (81.8% response rate; median age 14 years [range 10-18]; 83.3% Crohn disease; 41.7% girls). Most reported that the camp improved their confidence (86.1%), acceptance (83.3%), and overall quality of life (75.0%) relating to IBD. Moreover, most reported that meeting their fellow campers was the most beneficial experience to come from the camp (72.2%). Overall, these results emphasize the importance and relevance of such an undertaking.
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Acampada/psicología , Colitis Ulcerosa/psicología , Enfermedad de Crohn/psicología , Amigos/psicología , Distancia Psicológica , Calidad de Vida , Autoimagen , Adolescente , Niño , Colitis Ulcerosa/terapia , Enfermedad de Crohn/terapia , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Nueva Zelanda , Encuestas y CuestionariosRESUMEN
Asociacion Pro-Ninos Quemados de Nicaragua (APROQUEN) is a comprehensive burn center that provides a holistic and integrated approach to treating burns. APROQUEN has set the standards internationally with acute treatment for burns, intensive care, reconstructive surgeries, nutritional care, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and psychological treatment. APROQUEN is excelling within Central and South America with life-saving techniques and quality of care. It is imperative that burn centers in Central America recognize that the treatment of a child with a burn injury surpasses physical care to include psychological treatment for the complete well-being of the child. It is necessary to provide the tools necessary to reintegrate the child back into their environment. APROQUEN developed and implemented the first burn camp in Latin America, "Confio en Mi" (I trust myself). The camp theme focused on self-esteem. The camp program included theory (educational) and practice (applied) components where the campers through "classroom type" activities had the opportunity to reflect and share with other campers and camp staff on self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. Participants were children who survived major burns (N = 33; 58% women; ages 12-25; 61% <18) and were shown to have difficulty socializing. Comprehensive interviews were conducted to ensure fit for camp. Forty-two percent of the campers had not slept away from home since the burn injury. Mean TBSA = 20% and mean age at time of burn injury was 13. The majority of campers (46%) endured flame burn injuries, with 24% having scald injuries. Mean years postburn = 4.8 + 3.2. Most campers (40%) were enrolled in secondary school, 30% in elementary school, and 21% in college. Standardized measures (CDI-2 Parent Form and Child Form, Rosenberg Scale, APROQUEN Burn Camp Measure Parent and Child Form, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Beck Depression Inventory) were given to all campers prior to attending camp. The same measures were given 2 weeks after the camp and again at 6 months. Paired samples' t-tests were conducted and significance was set at P <.05. The results indicate that Camp Confio en Mi had a significant impact on campers' level of anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Future burn camps are an important part of the continued advancement of postpediatric burn care in Nicaragua. This study reveals the importance of future researches necessity to focus on generalizing the results of this study to other children who have experienced similar burn injuries.