Teaching coping strategies to parents of children suffering from cancer using a short film

Authors

  • M.C. Espada
  • C. Grau Rubio
  • M.C. Fortes del Valle

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23938/ASSN.0553

Keywords:

Palabras clave. Cortometraje. Familia. Oncología pediátrica. Estrategias de afrontamiento. Grupos de autoayuda.

Abstract

This paper studies the usefulness of a short film in teaching strategies for parents of children with cancer to cope with the situation. The short film is based on an analysis of the transcripts from eight sessions of a self-help group. The short film has been evaluated by psychologists working for each of the parent groups belonging to the Federation of parents of children with cancer. Furthermore, the film has been exhibited in group sessions that took place in the Valencia and Alicante branches of ASPANION (Association of Parents with Oncologic Children in the Valencia Region). About 70% of the experts have declared that the film is a valuable resource for teaching useful strategies to parents. The film also improves the group sessions since it addresses a number of issues that had not been addressed before, and it stimulates the participation of, and communication between, parents during the session.

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Published

2011-01-10

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Espada M, Grau Rubio C, Fortes del Valle M. Teaching coping strategies to parents of children suffering from cancer using a short film. An Sist Sanit Navar [Internet]. 2011 Jan. 10 [cited 2025 Dec. 19];33(3):259-6. Available from: https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/ASSN/article/view/9019

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