title: Evaluation of an online peer support network for fathers of a child with a brain tumor.
abstract: This study explored impacts of an online support network for fathers of a child with a brain tumor. Evaluation comprised pre/post-intervention questionnaires, content analysis of online network postings, and post-intervention qualitative interviews. Findings suggest that this intervention was beneficial to fathers. Positive effects on paternal coping were demonstrated, as were opportunities to grapple with difficult issues related to having a child with a brain tumor. Fathers recommended a combined resource of online and face-to-support, including the development of a support network with a larger participant base. Implications for practice are examined.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada. j.boddy@griffith.edu.au
authors.forename: David B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Nicholas
authors.forename: Anu
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chahauver
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Brownstone
authors.forename: Ross
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hetherington
authors.forename: Ted
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: McNeill
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bouffet
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D002170:Canada; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019988:Children with Disabilities; D005220:Fathers / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D011788:Quality of Life; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires