Explaining the Process of Spiritual Adjustment in Parents of a Child with Cancer: A Qualitative Study

Salawati Ghasemi, Shahnaz and Bagheri-Saveh, Mohammad Iraj and Shali, Mahboubeh and Zakariaee, Soma and Sheikh Zakaryaee, Neda (2022) Explaining the Process of Spiritual Adjustment in Parents of a Child with Cancer: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Caring Sciences, 11 (4). pp. 232-238. ISSN 2251-9920

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Abstract

Introduction: Having a child with cancer impacts the family members and reduces their quality of life. Considering the fact that spirituality creates tranquility, hope for the future, and acceptance of the disease, this study aimed to explain the process of spiritual care in parents of a child with cancer.

Methods: This study was carried out using a qualitative method and grounded theory approach. The setting of this research was oncology and radiotherapy wards, governmental oncology clinics and pediatric hospitals. Using purposive and theoretical sampling method, 22 participants (eight mothers, three fathers with childhood cancer experience and 11 individuals working in oncology departments of different Iranian pediatric hospitals) were selected and individual and semi-structured interviews were conducted.

Results: The data analysis led to the creation of a core variable of “bridge towards spirituality” which included five main categories of “unstable situation”, “spirituality,” “crossing rocky path”, “multi-dimensional support”, and “rethink”.

Conclusion: Due to the significant impacts of a child’s cancer on parents and the fact that people’s spiritual needs increase in critical and stressful situations, paying attention to the spirituality process is essential for managing the conditions created by the child’s disease and help parents through developing a comprehensive program of spiritual care in health care centers. Spiritual care is currently absent in the health care system of Iran, which necessitates attention to this issue in the parents of children with cancer.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Pustaka Library > Medical Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@pustakalibrary.com
Date Deposited: 06 Jun 2023 08:04
Last Modified: 16 Jan 2024 05:19
URI: http://archive.bionaturalists.in/id/eprint/1035

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