Determinants of social functioning among adolescents and young adults with cancer: A systematic review.
Clarissa E SchilstraJoanna E FardellMary Anne BurnsSarah J EllisAntoinette C AnazodoToby N TrahairUrsula Margaret Sansom-DalyPublished in: Psycho-oncology (2021)
Social functioning is multidimensional construct for AYAs diagnosed with cancer and may not be adequately assessed with measures of adjustment or quality of life. Future studies should clarify how to optimally define and measure social functioning in this population, to ensure their functioning can be protected and promoted long-term.