Although major advances have been made in radiation techniques, concerns still exist about the treatment-related acute and long-term side effects. This issue is most notable in the pediatric population because of developing organs and tissues combined with longer life expectancies. Proton beam...

Purpose/Objectives: To (a) investigate fatigue and sleep patterns of children and adolescents at home and (b) examine factors associated with fatigue and sleep. Design: Descriptive with repeated measures. Setting: Homes of study participants in Los Angeles and Orange, California. Sample: 35...

Purpose/Objectives: To examine associations among oxidative stress, fine and visual-motor abilities, and behavioral adjustment in children receiving chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Design: A prospective, repeated-measures design. Setting: Two pediatric oncology settings in the...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) simulation and audiovisual (AV) devices are technological tools that can improve the patient experience during imaging procedures and lead to overall healthcare benefits for patients, healthcare providers, and institutions. AV devices, such as MRI-compatible goggles...