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The cancer journey through the lens of a sibling: a photovoice intervention for teen siblings of children with cancer

Authors :
Angela Yohan
Sonia Lucchetta
Wendy Shama
Simran R A Arora
Shawna Markowitz
Source :
Social work in health care. 60(5)
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Photovoice was employed as a clinical intervention to engage siblings of children with cancer, provide opportunity for sibling support, and elicit information about their lived experiences. Sibling support groups have been effective, however, none have utilized this intervention. Four teenagers who had a sibling diagnosed with cancer participated in a seven-week intervention group. Themes were identified to inform future clinical practice. Four main themes included: (i) support, (ii) changes, (iii) feelings, and (iv) Photovoice group experience. Photovoice, used as a clinical intervention, elicited valuable information and generated fruitful conversations, enabling siblings to relate to and learn from one another.

Details

ISSN :
1541034X
Volume :
60
Issue :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Social work in health care
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f0e9b7ad38de7f488953033373f13ee6