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Amy J Walker1, Frances M Lewis1, Abby R Rosenberg1,2
1University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Summary
Parents navigating the post-cancer treatment period for adolescents face unique challenges. This study identifies these "walking on eggshells" experiences and coping strategies for better support.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Adolescent Health
- Psychosocial Oncology
Background:
- Parents of adolescent cancer survivors experience distress and uncertainty post-treatment.
- Specific challenges and parental coping mechanisms for adolescent survivors are not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the challenges parents face in the first year after their adolescent's cancer treatment.
- To identify how parents manage these post-treatment challenges.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semistructured interviews with 30 parents of adolescent survivors (13-18 years).
- Utilized inductive content analysis methods adapted from grounded theory for data coding.
Main Results:
- Identified the core construct "Walking on Eggshells" to explain parental experiences post-treatment.
- Described parental management strategies in "Doing What We Can" and adolescent adjustment support in "Balancing".
Conclusions:
- Parents require services and materials to address common post-treatment struggles.
- Interventions are needed to mitigate parental distress during survivorship.
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