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[Children's social representation of cancer]

Elaise Regina Gonçalves Cagnin1, Noeli Marchioro Liston, Giselle Dupas

  • 1Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar).

Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|May 21, 2004
PubMed

Insights

Children with cancer perceive their illness, treatment, and family dynamics. Understanding these social representations can help nurses minimize the trauma associated with childhood cancer care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Childhood Cancer Care
  • Social Representations Theory

Context:

  • Limited understanding of children's perspectives on cancer.
  • Need for patient-centered approaches in pediatric oncology.
  • Importance of social and familial factors in childhood illness.

Purpose:

  • To explore the social representations of childhood cancer among children and adolescents.
  • To identify key themes in children's discourse regarding their illness experience.
  • To inform nursing care strategies for minimizing treatment-related trauma.

Summary:

  • Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with children aged 9-15 years with cancer.
  • Discourse analysis revealed themes related to the disease, treatment, healthcare professionals, and family relationships.
  • Findings highlight the multifaceted nature of childhood cancer from the child's viewpoint.

Impact:

  • Provides insights into the psychosocial impact of cancer on children.
  • Aims to enhance nursing interventions for pediatric cancer patients.
  • Supports the development of more empathetic and effective care practices.

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