Family Rules and Routines During the Early Phases of Pediatric Cancer Treatment: Associations With Child Emotional and Behavioral Health.
Carolyn R BatesVincent S StaggsKelsey M DeanKeith J AugustChristie A BefortLynne M CovitzMeredith L Dreyer GillettePublished in: Journal of pediatric psychology (2023)
Results found that engaging in family rules and routines during cancer treatment was associated with fewer child behavioral challenges during treatment. Future directions include longitudinal examinations of family rules, routines, and child emotional/behavioral outcomes to examine directional impact over time.