@article{2988457,
    title = "The opinion of Greek parents on the advantages and disadvantages of the outpatient pediatric oncology setting",
    author = "Matziou, V. and Servitzoglou, M. and Vlahioti, E. and Deli, H. and Matziou, T. and Megapanou, E. and Perdikaris, P.",
    journal = "European Journal of Oncology Nursing",
    year = "2013",
    volume = "17",
    number = "6",
    pages = "739-744",
    issn = "1462-3889",
    doi = "10.1016/j.ejon.2012.11.007",
    keywords = "adolescents;  adult;  ambulatory care;  article;  child;  child parent relation;  cross-sectional study;  female;  Greece;  health care quality;  health care survey;  hospital patient;  human;  male;  methodology;  middle aged;  neoplasm;  oncology;  oncology ward;  outpatient;  outpatient department;  Outpatient setting;  parent;  patient care;  Pediatric cancer;  pediatrics;  preschool child;  questionnaire;  satisfaction;  statistics;  treatment outcome;  utilization review;  young adult, Adolescents;  Children;  Oncology ward;  Outpatient setting;  Pediatric cancer, Adult;  Ambulatory Care;  Child;  Child, Preschool;  Continuity of Patient Care;  Cross-Sectional Studies;  Female;  Greece;  Health Care Surveys;  Humans;  Inpatients;  Male;  Medical Oncology;  Middle Aged;  Neoplasms;  Outpatient Clinics, Hospital;  Outpatients;  Parent-Child Relations;  Parents;  Pediatrics;  Personal Satisfaction;  Quality of Health Care;  Questionnaires;  Treatment Outcome;  Young Adult",
    abstract = "Purpose of the research: The aim of this study was to assess parental opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of a pediatric oncology outpatient setting in comparison to the inpatient oncology ward. Methods and sample: The sample of the study consisted of 104 parents whose children were diagnosed and treated for pediatric cancer. The survey took place at the Pediatric Oncology Wards, as well as their respective outpatient settings of the two General Children's Hospitals in Athens, Greece from May 2010 to August 2010. Key results: According to parents' view the outpatient setting was preferable due to the maintenance keeping of their daily routine (x2=75.9, p=0.000), maintaining the family life (x2=90.1, p=0.000) and young patients' participation in activities (x2=25.6, p=0.000). Moreover, young patients were more happy, less anxious and less scared when they were attending in the daily clinic (x2=25.9, p=0.000). Conclusions: According to parents' view, the outpatient setting has many advantages. The judgment of children and parents on the services offered by the Pediatric Oncology Unit overall, in both inpatient and outpatient setting can give the necessary feedback to improve the qualitative provided care. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd."
}