The multidisciplinary pediatric psycho-oncology workforce: A national report on supervision for staff and training opportunities.
Anne E KazakMichele A SciallaAndrea F PatenaudeKimberly CanterAnna C MurielMary Jo KupstFang Fang ChenLori S WienerPublished in: Psycho-oncology (2018)
A properly trained and supported psychosocial workforce is essential to providing evidence-based care consistent with the Psychosocial Standards. Psychosocial providers are appropriately licensed. However, supervision opportunities are variable and may be inadequate for the intensity of the work. It is important to address the limited opportunities for trainees in pediatric cancer programs, which may influence the pipeline for ongoing and future work in this area.