QOLP-11. PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPAIRMENT IN PEDIATRIC NEURO-ONCOLOGY PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

摘要

Complex multi-modality treatment for children with brain tumors can cause major distress for patients and caregivers. Active coordination of medical and psychosocial services can improve QoL for affected patients and their caregivers. Few studies have evaluated manifestations of psychosocial distress in pediatric neuro-oncology patients and their caregivers.