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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Sep 24.
Published in final edited form as: J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2016 Nov 26;34(3):222–229. doi: 10.1177/1043454216676837

Table 1.

Logic Model for Achieving Best Cognitive Successes after Cancer (ABCs) Service.

Inputs (What Resources Go Into Service) Activities (What Activities the Service Performs) Outputs (What Is Produced Through the Activities) Outcome/Impact (Changes or Benefits From the Service)
Clinical cancer survivorship team Comprehensive review of medical history Health promotion with encouragement for healthy life style after cancer Normalization postcancer experience
Nurse practitioners, pediatric oncologist, and pediatric social worker Medical consultation, triage, and referral to appropriate providers Increased survivor and parental knowledge about impact of childhood cancer Early identification of health concerns
Psychoeducation about cancer late effects tailored to individual treatment exposure and medical history Empowerment in health management
Support to return to typical routines after cancer treatment
ABCs service: Pediatric psychologist (bilingual English–Spanish) in cancer survivorship team Standardized evaluation of cognitive, academic, socioemotional, and behavioral functioning Increased survivor and parental knowledge about impact of childhood cancer Positive impact in the survivor’s academic, behavioral, and emotional functioning
Test materials (eg, test kits, test forms) Review of existing services (e.g., school) Understanding of survivor’s cognitive profile and needs Increased parental sense of efficacy in supporting child’s learning and development
Financial support through philanthropy for poorly or nonreimbursed evaluations Psychoeducation about testing results Recommendations for areas of need and access to appropriate services Improvements in attitudes and behaviors that support learning
Advocacy for needed school services Actionable recommendations for caregivers to implement at home and in the community Access to needed resources and services
Available ongoing support for caregivers (e.g., telephone follow up, consultation)