The experience of fatherhood following childhood cancer survival

Agnew, Francis; Casey, Maureen; McCarthy, Anthony

doi:10.1177/1359105317717598

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“…See Table 1 for socio-demographic characteristics. The study sample size was concordant with IPA theoretical guidelines and previously published studies, which recommend 4-10 participants [24,[29][30][31].…”

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The role of companion animals in advanced cancer: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

McGhee

Dempster²,

Graham‐Wisener³

2022

BMC Palliat Care

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Background: There is evidence that a companion animal (CA) or 'pet' can be helpful during the management of chronic illness. However, the psychological effects of CAs and the mechanism by which they can be beneficial to individuals managing life-limiting conditions is unknown. This study addresses this gap and provides the first examination of the lived experience of CAs among community-dwelling adults with advanced cancer.Methods: Semi-structured qualitative interview study consisting of a homogenous sample of 6 individuals with an advanced cancer diagnosis, who either self-selected to the study or were recruited through a regional charity that supports palliative and end-of-life care patients in maintaining a connection with their CA. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.Results: Four superordinate themes occurred in the data: a protective relationship, positive behavioural change, facilitating meaningful social connections and increased loss-orientated cognitions. The findings suggest that CAs offer de-arousing and socially protective supports that mitigate physical and psychological sequalae experienced by people with advanced cancer. However, as their illness progresses, individuals may also experience thoughts related to not meeting their CA's needs currently and in the future.Conclusions: CAs provide emotional, practical, and social supports to individuals diagnosed with advanced cancer that can improve individual psychological wellbeing. Consequently, it is important that CAs are considered in advance care planning processes and that services are available to mitigate any negative effects of CA ownership, in order to maximise the benefits CAs confer to individuals managing advanced cancer.

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confidence: 77%

The role of companion animals in advanced cancer: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

McGhee

Dempster²,

Graham‐Wisener³

2022

BMC Palliat Care

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“…An additional 2 participants self-selected to the study by responding to digital advertisements circulated via social media; see Table 1 for socio-demographic characteristics of included participants. The study sample size (n = 6) was concordant with IPA theoretical guidelines and previously published studies, which recommend 4-10 participants [24,[29][30][31]. 2).…”

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confidence: 63%

The Role of Companion Animals in Advanced Cancer: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

McGhee

Dempster

Graham‐Wisener

2022

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Background:There is evidence that a companion animal (CA) or ‘pet’ can be helpful during the management of chronic illness. However, the psychological effects of CAs and the mechanism by which they can be beneficial to individuals managing life-limiting conditions is unknown. This study addresses this gap and provides the first examination of the lived experience of CAs among community-dwelling adults with advanced cancer. Methods:Semi-structured interview study consisting of a homogenous sample of 6 individuals with an advanced cancer diagnosis, who either self-selected to the study or were recruited through a regional charity that supports palliative and end-of-life care patients in maintaining a connection with their CA. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Results: Four superordinate themes occurred in the data: a protective relationship, positive behavioural change, facilitating meaningful social connections and increased loss-orientated cognitions. The findings suggest that CAs offer de-arousing and stress-buffering supports that mitigate physical and psychological sequalae experienced by people with advanced cancer. However, as their illness progresses, individuals may also experience negative effects associated with their CA and increased loss-orientated cognitions. Conclusions:CAs provide emotional, practical and social supports to individuals diagnosed with advanced cancer that can improve individual psychological wellbeing. Consequently, it is important that CAs are considered in advance care planning processes and that services are available to mitigate any negative effects of CA ownership, in order to maximise the benefits CAs confer to individuals managing advanced cancer.

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“…The qualitative methodology of IPA was used as it enables a fine‐grained analysis of the phenomenon from the participants’ unique frame of reference, their lifeworld. This methodology is common in other qualitative studies focused on the experience of parents of children with cancer (Agnew et al, 2020; Tutelman et al, 2019).…”

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The role of acceptance in parents whose child suffers from cancer

2021

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Many family studies have focused on the different parenting styles.Parents are always concerned about their children. Child's internalisation of social values and self-esteem are central objectives of parental socialisation (Garcia et al., 2019;. Nevertheless, when parents are living non-normative situations (e.g. the diagnosis of childhood cancer), their emotional well-being can be affected.Therefore, family studies should also focus on coping strategies and their impact on parental competence and adjustment.Childhood cancer is a serious illness that affects the life of the children and the families involved entirely, especially concerning the duration of treatments, even in the context of increasing survival rates.Most studies conducted on this subject have focused on the negative consequences associated with the offspring's illness (Cabizuca et al., 2009;Sultan et al., 2016;van Warmerdam et al., 2019). Nevertheless, this negative focus has been criticised because there is evidence to suggest that most parents adjust well to their situation (Phipps et al., 2015).Childhood cancer requires a specialised, comprehensive and interdisciplinary care from the diagnosis to the end of the treatment or death of the child (Kazak, 2006). Parents accompany the child daily and they assume the responsibility for their care and development (Long & Marsland, 2011).Studies that focus on parents´ adjustment and well-being are increasing, despite they are still limited (López et al., 2019; van Schoors

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The experience of fatherhood following childhood cancer survival

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The role of companion animals in advanced cancer: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

The role of companion animals in advanced cancer: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

The Role of Companion Animals in Advanced Cancer: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

The role of acceptance in parents whose child suffers from cancer

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