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Biological and Social Reguirements of Oncological Treated Child
ŘÁDKOVÁ, Klára
The theory portion of the thesis is dedicated to the issue of cancer during childhood. The first chapter concentrates on possible causes for the genesis of the oncological disease in children. It also describes the kinds and types of children's tuber. The next chapter focuses on the developmental psychology of a child from birth through adolescence. The thesis is focused on children's vital needs so the chapter describes biological, mental and social needs. The chapter which deals with the socialisation of a child, describes the reintegration of him/her into society, specifically resocialisation and the importance of the child's interpersonal relationships after oncological treatment. Social worker's role in the department of the children's oncology is divided into communication with a child and with his family and to benefits for peole with disabilities. The final chapter of the theory portion of the thesis describes organisations which care for children who are treated for oncological disease. The aim of the practical part of the thesis is to propose possible changes in satisfying children's needs during oncological treatment. Qualitative research for picking data is chosen in view of the aim and focus of the thesis, this research enables deeper exploration of the given issues. Questioning and technique of half structured interview are chosen as methods of research. The diagram of the questions which are prepared in advance is composed of the fields of children's biological, mental and social needs, these children are oncological patients in Clinic of children's oncology in Brno. A method of repetitive pattern called gestalts is chosen for an analysis of discovered data. Six children's patients, who were intentionally selected in Clinic of children's oncology in Brno, form a research complex. Parents are engaged into the research due to addition of children's answers and they answer a range of questions about themselves. The results of the practical part of the thesis shows that the influence of cancer treatment leads to a greater or lesser changes in satisfying the living needs of children. Side effects of the oncological treatment include absence of appetite, sickness or fatigue and make day to day life difficult. Experience and perception of cancer treated children go through the ordeal and many changes, from which it is necessary to set out first of all the positives that indicate to children. Child's oncological treatment has an impact on relationships within a family. Relationship between five children and their parents has been already consolidated during treatment. In looking at six siblings relationships, it was noted that three of them became stronger, however two children became alienated from their siblings. Relating to relationships between these children and their classmates no negative response showed up, they were supported by a class. In regards to relationships between friends, children did not lose contact with them, their friends supported them and keep in touch with them by means such as the Internet, letters or visits. The results show that awareness about social benefits and assistance options is very satisfying. A social coordinator provides high-quality counseling and support for children and their parents. The thesis confirmed the fact that issues related to oncological treatment bring a lot of changes in the field of child's vital needs. The thesis could serve parents whose children become ill and it could serve as a valuable source of information for others who know a child who is fighting oncological disease.
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