A Phenomenologic Study of the Experiences of Pediatric Cancer Survivors After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Authors
- Kim, Yoonjung; Ha, J.; Choi, E.S.
- Issue Date
- Jan-2023
- Publisher
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Keywords
- cancer survivors; childhood; hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; nursing; quality of life
- Citation
- Oncology Nursing Forum, v.50, no.1, pp 91 - 98
- Pages
- 8
- Journal Title
- Oncology Nursing Forum
- Volume
- 50
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 91
- End Page
- 98
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/60040
- DOI
- 10.1188/23.ONF.91-98
- ISSN
- 0190-535X
1538-0688
- Abstract
- PURPOSE: To explore the experiences of pediatric cancer survivors in South Korea after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. PARTICIPANTS & SETTING: 14 survivors of childhood cancer who had undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation at a pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation center. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: Participants underwent in-depth face-to-face or online interviews from October 2020 to January 2021. Data were analyzed following Giorgi’s descriptive phenomenologic research method. FINDINGS: The following four themes emerged: regaining physical strength, a wish to express the overwhelming burden, cultivating positive thinking through reflection, and living a self-directed life. Pediatric cancer survivors experienced deep appreciation toward surroundings and everyday life, engaged in broader and greater positive thinking, and strived to live a self-directed life despite physical limitations and negative emotions. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Interventions enabling pediatric cancer survivors to express challenges and help them recover physical fitness are needed to improve their post-transplantation quality of life. These results can inform healthcare providers, nurses, and the general community to provide highquality care to cancer survivors. © 2023, Oncology Nursing Society. All rights reserved.
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