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När ett barn får cancer: En litteraturstudie om närståendes erfarenheter
The Swedish Red Cross University College.
The Swedish Red Cross University College.
2021 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
When a child gets cancer : A litterature study on the experiences of next of kin (English)
Abstract [en]

Background: Cancer is the most occurring reason for death of children in high-income countries. About 300 children are every year diagnosed with cancer in Sweden, approximately 80% survives their illness. When a child undergoes cancer treatment it is of importance to nclude the child along with their next of kin in the treatment and in conversations regarding treatment. While the sick child tends to be in focus, it is common for next of kins’ feelings to be overlooked. Aim: To describe the experiences of next of kin when a child has been diagnosed with cancer. Method: A literature study with a qualitative study design has been chosen for the implementation, based on ten scientific articles with a qualitative approach. A thematic analysis has been applied to formulate the study’s themes. Result: The results revealed four different themes, which have two sub-themes each. These themes are Information, Experiences, Impact on everyday life and Support. Conclusion: The importance of providing good support and having a good attitude and understanding for the child who has been diagnosed with cancer and their next of kin has been established. Anxiety and stress are emotions experienced by the next of kin during and after the child’s treatment.

Abstract [sv]

Bakgrund: Cancer är den mest förekommande orsaken till att barn dör i höginkomstländer. Omkring 300 barn diagnostiseras varje år med cancer i Sverige, ungefär 80% överlever sin sjukdom. När ett barn genomgår en cancerbehandling är det viktigt att inkludera barnet tillsammans med sina närstående i behandlingen samt i konversationer angående behandling. Medan det sjuka barnet tenderar att vara i fokus är det vanligt att närståendes känslor förbises. Syfte: Att beskriva närståendes erfarenheter när ett barn har diagnostiserats med cancer. Metod: En litteraturstudie som innehar en kvalitativ studiedesign har valts till genomförandet, baserad på tio vetenskapliga artiklar vilka använder en kvalitativ ansats. En tematisk analys har tillämpats för att utforma studiens teman. Resultat: I resultatet framkom fyra olika teman, vilka innehar två subteman vardera. Dessa teman är Information, Upplevelser, Påverkan på vardagen och Stöd. Slutsats: Vikten av att utdela ett bra stöd samt att ha ett bra bemötande och förståelse för barnet som fått diagnosen cancer och de närstående har konstaterats. Oro och stress är känslor som upplevs av de närstående under och efter barnets behandling.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2021. , p. 31
Keywords [en]
Cancer, children, impact, nursing, relatives
Keywords [sv]
Barn, cancer, närstående, omvårdnad, påverkan
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Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:rkh:diva-4186OAI: oai:DiVA.org:rkh-4186DiVA, id: diva2:1630031
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Undergraduate Nursing Program
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Available from: 2022-01-19 Created: 2022-01-19 Last updated: 2022-01-24Bibliographically approved

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