The resilient process of the family after diagnosis of childhood chronic illness: a qualitative meta-synthesis

Huang, Yingying; Pan, Yinzhu; Chen, Meijia; Jiang, Hao; Ren, Liya; Wang, Yuxin; Zhang, Liping; Dong, Chaoqun

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2022.07.017

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“…The study indicates that most parents/caregivers of children with cancer express agreement that their belief in God serves as a helpful means of problem-solving and coping during the child's condition and medical treatment process. The spiritual aspect emerges as a resilience characteristic that plays a pivotal role in psychological well-being (Huang et al, 2022). Spirituality stands out as a factor aiding cancer patients in overcoming pressure or negative emotions during the treatment journey (Mihic-Gongora et al, 2022).…”

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“…Additionally, hope exhibits a positive correlation and serves as the primary predictor for increased resilience (Shin & Oh, 2021). The chronic nature of diseases experienced by children prompts parents to expand their sources of social support, aiming to mitigate negative emotions and stress while caring for children with cancer (Huang et al, 2022). Also, the variable of time since diagnosis demonstrated a positive correlation with an increase in resilience.…”

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Predictors of Resilience among the Parents of Children with Cancer

Simanjuntak,

Gannika,

Usman

2023

Indones. J. Nurs. Sci.

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The experience of caring for children with cancer is challenging and may lead to a traumatic experience for parents. Research has shown that resilience supports parents in dealing with psychological problems during the cancer treatment process. This study aims to identify the factors that influence the resilience of parents of children with cancer. The research involved 63 parents/caregivers of children with cancer. The research instruments used were a demographic questionnaire, the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 25), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Linear regression analysis was used to determine the most dominant factors affecting resilience in parents/caregivers of children with cancer. The results showed that the mean score of resilience for parents/caregivers of children with cancer was 67.55 ± 10.89. It was found that factors associated with resilience were social support (ρ=0.00) and time since children were diagnosed with cancer (ρ=0.02). The most dominant factor influencing resilience is social support (β value = 0.10). Therefore, health workers are expected to be able to facilitate social support for parents of children with cancer to increase resilience.

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confidence: 99%

Predictors of Resilience among the Parents of Children with Cancer

Simanjuntak,

Gannika,

Usman

2023

Indones. J. Nurs. Sci.

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“…Huang et al conducted a qualitative meta-synthesis, which showed that family adaptation to chronic disease is a complex, multifaceted, and dynamic process. Therefore, identifying the characteristics of families can provide practical interventions for families with chronically ill children (29).…”

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Meta-Synthesis As an Original Method to Synthesize Qualitative Literature in Chronic Diseases: A Narrative Review

Afshari,

Bayazidi,

Yazdani

2023

Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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Context: The recent growth of research and the vast amount of knowledge available highlight the necessity for synthesizing existing research in a reliable and high-quality manner. The substantial body of qualitative meta-synthesis studies on chronic diseases indicates the need for a deeper understanding of this methodology. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to explain the process of meta-synthesis in qualitative research. Methods: This was a narrative review with predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, followed by a web search using relevant keywords. Initially, 980 relevant articles were selected. Subsequently, the titles, abstracts, and full texts were assessed for eligibility using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program checklist. Finally, 21 articles were included in this study. Results: Various approaches have been adopted to address the meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Common types of qualitative meta-synthesis include meta-narrative, critical interpretive synthesis, meta-study, meta-ethnography, grounded formal theory, thematic synthesis, textual narrative synthesis, framework synthesis, and ecological triangulation. However, concerning chronic diseases, the most commonly used methods were ethnography and Sandelowski and Barroso’s method. Conclusions: Meta-synthesis is a method for integrating the results of studies, re-understanding the findings, and ultimately interpreting them to generate new insights beyond what is obtained from individual studies. Given the extensive body of qualitative research on chronic diseases, it is recommended to conduct this type of research to develop new knowledge based on the findings of previous studies.

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