Patterns of Response in Parents of Children With Cancer: An Integrative Review

Carla Cerqueira, MSc, RN; Filipe Pereira, MSc, PhD, RN; and Maria do Céu Barbieri Figueiredo, MSc, PhD, RN
ONF
10.1188/16.ONF.e43-e55

Description

Problem Identification: To identify patterns of response of parents in relation to taking care of their child with cancer.

Literature Search: The search was performed using CINAHL® and Scopus in February 2013.

Data Evaluation: The selection process resulted in 18 articles with a wide range of methodologic approaches. The description of the research methods of each study and the relevance of the results in comparison to the purpose of this review were established as assessment criteria.

Synthesis: The results of the studies were analyzed using Meleis's Transition Theory, identifying a vast number of patterns of response developed by the parents. These patterns of response were analyzed, compared, and split into four themes.

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