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Published on: September 6, 2017
Through the eyes of young sibling donors: the hematopoietic stem cell donation experience
Jennifer P D'Auria1, Tania M Fitzgerald2, Cammie M Presler3
1The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC.
Abstract:
This qualitative study used a grounded theory approach to explore how pediatric sibling donors of a successful hematopoietic stem cell transplantation conceptualized their donation experiences. Saving my sister's (or brother's) life describes the central phenomenon identified by this purposive sample of 8 sibling donors. Five themes captured their memories: being the perfect match, stepping up, worrying about the outcome, the waiting process, and sharing a special bond. Further research surrounding changes in relational issues will provide insight into inter-sibling support and the developmental course of the sibling relationship into adulthood when intensified by a health crisis.
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