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Exploring the Potential of a Pretend Play Intervention in Young Patients With Leukemia.
- Source :
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Journal of pediatric nursing [J Pediatr Nurs] 2019 Jan - Feb; Vol. 44, pp. e98-e106. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Nov 28. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Purpose: The aims of the study are 1) to gain knowledge of parents' and professionals' perceptions about cancer stricken children's resources, burdens, and ability to pretend play, and 2) to prepare the initiation of a pretend play intervention based on children's needs and included parents' and professionals' feedback.<br />Design and Methods: Qualitative design using semi-structured interviews with 13 parents of children diagnosed with leukemia and 15 professionals in the field of pediatric oncology. Themes were derived with content analysis via deductive and inductive coding.<br />Results: Analysis resulted in five topics. (1) Ability to play in the context of leukemia (2) ways of coping with leukemia (3) difficulty in transition to normality (4) parental quality of life and parents' needs (5) perceptions of the potential of pretend play.<br />Conclusion: Study results indicate the potential of pretend play interventions for young cancer patients and the need for additional professional support of parents.<br />Practice Implications: Pretend play is a tool children carry with them regardless of their circumstances. If we can enhance their ability to play, doing so should give them an advantage in creative problem solving and creative expression as they deal with a life threatening disease.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Academic Medical Centers
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Germany
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Nurse's Role
Parent-Child Relations
Pediatric Nursing methods
Pilot Projects
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma diagnosis
Qualitative Research
Treatment Outcome
Adaptation, Psychological physiology
Play Therapy methods
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma psychology
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma rehabilitation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-8449
- Volume :
- 44
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of pediatric nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30503254
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2018.11.010