PTSS in parents of children with brain tumours
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Factors that predict post-traumatic stress symptoms in parents of children with a brain tumour
IRAS ID
230003
Contact name
Briony Westgate
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of East Anglia
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 7 months, 27 days
Research summary
This study aims to look at post-traumatic stress symptoms in parents of children who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Post-traumatic stress symptoms refer to a range of possible symptoms such as having flashbacks, nightmares, trouble concentrating and feeling numb. Previous research has looked at parents of children with all forms of cancer and has found that many suffer from post-traumatic stress following their child’s diagnosis. Less research has looked at this in a brain tumour population. This study will explore what factors might predict post-traumatic stress in parents of children with a brain tumour.
The study will ask parents to complete questionnaires either on paper or online. Questionnaire measures that look at post-traumatic stress, support, coping and children’s behaviour will be used. Parents of children 4-16 years will be included and both mums and dads of these children can take part. The children will be from six months to five years post-diagnosis. The study will look at predictors of post-traumatic stress symptoms. It will also investigate whether there are any differences in mothers’ and fathers’ post-traumatic stress levels, style of coping, and level of social support.
There is little research to date relating to post-traumatic stress in this population and this study aims to provide a better understanding of this area. It may also aid the understanding of risk factors for post-traumatic stress symptoms in these parents and help to guide psychological interventions for these families.
REC name
Social Care REC
REC reference
18/IEC08/0002
Date of REC Opinion
12 Mar 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion