Experiences of mothers in five countries whose child died of cancer

Author(s): Deveau, E., deVeber, B., Howell, D., Martinson, I., Papadatou, D., Pask, E., Stevens, M.

Journal/Book: Cancer Nurs. 1998; 21: 227 East Washington Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Lippincott-Raven Publ. 301-311.

Abstract: Although increasing attention is being focused on the emotional aspects of caring for dying children and their families, few research reports concentrate on, the experiences of mothers, particularly in different countries. This article describes the findings of an exploratory, descriptive study that investigated the experiences of mothers from five different countries who each had a child die from cancer in the past 6 months. Principal investigators, members of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement, conducted semistructured interviews with 21 mothers in their own countries. No culturally related differences were noted among mothers, and the mothers' recall of their experiences are more similar than different All mothers, irrespective of country, described similar reactions to the diagnosis, management of the end-stage illness, and challenge of coping with bereavement. Lessons learned from this project provide suggestions for future research across countries.

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Keyword(s): bereavement; childhood cancer; crosscultural; mothers; pediatric palliative care; HOME CARE; HOSPICE CARE; FAMILY; ILLNESS; DEATH

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