Communicating cancer to children: Strategies and needs of parents with cancer. A qualitative study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Parents with cancer face challenges communicating diagnoses to children. This study explored their communication strategies, beliefs, and unmet needs, offering insights for improved parental support.
Area Of Science
- Psychosocial Oncology
- Childhood Cancer Communication
- Parental Support Systems
Background
- Communicating a cancer diagnosis to a child presents significant challenges for parents.
- Understanding parental communication strategies and needs is crucial for effective psychosocial support.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore communication strategies and beliefs of parents with cancer when discussing their illness with children.
- To identify the specific needs of parents undergoing cancer treatment in relation to their children.
Main Methods
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents with cancer and their partners.
- Data analysis employed a constructivist approach using reflexive thematic analysis.
- Interviews continued until meaning saturation was achieved (n=10).
Main Results
- Five key themes emerged: parental challenges, emotions, beliefs influencing communication, communication strategies, and perceptions of child understanding.
- Fifty-seven distinct parental needs were identified, categorized as existential, support-related, and needs for continued parental functioning.
- Many identified needs were unmet, highlighting gaps in current support structures.
Conclusions
- The findings offer critical insights for healthcare professionals to enhance support for parents with cancer.
- Tailored interventions addressing existential, support, and parental role needs are recommended.
- Improved communication strategies and support systems can positively impact families navigating cancer.
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