The purpose of the study is (1) to determine the sources of information the childhood cancer survivors and their family find most useful and use most often, and (2) to determine the types of educational resources that childhood cancer survivors who were diagnosed in middle and high school and siblings find most beneficial. The data collected will be used to design a prototype of an online educational resource to support childhood cancer survivors and their siblings.
The study aims to learn more about online educational resources for childhood cancer survivors and their siblings. Successful transition into normal life after treatment, including things like gaining interest in hobbies, continuing employment or education and having meaning social connections are vital for future life achievement (Chau-kiu Cheung & Mok, 2012). Care and treatment for childhood cancer can be invasive and time-consuming, taking away from a child’s education and isolating them from their peers. To help both childhood cancer survivors and their siblings better reintegrate into education after treatment, it is necessary to understand the most useful educational resources as well as the most effective method of communication with survivors and their families so that they will be directed towards said resources. We hope that through this study, we are able to learn about how childhood cancer survivor families receive information and find what children find most helpful. By investigating online resources, we hope to find a solution that is accessible to more people.