Adolescents' needs for information and psychosocial support during their mother's breast cancer trajectory: A systematic review.
Anne Katrine Hartmann SøbyCaroline M MoosAida Hougaard AndersenSophie Lykkegaard RavnChristina Maar AndersenKirsten Kaya RoesslerPublished in: Psycho-oncology (2023)
Despite limitations regarding heterogeneity among the studies, eligibility criteria, and quality assessment, this review provides clear clinical implications. Encounter groups may support adolescents during their mother's breast cancer trajectory. Furthermore, healthcare professionals could provide more indirect support to adolescents by providing support and clearer guidelines to parents. Finally, adolescents from poor-functioning families need extra attention.