Understanding the Role of Personal Transformation in Adults who have Survived Childhood Cancer
Year: 2010
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Understanding the Role of Transformation in Adults who have Survived Childhood Cancer \nCathy Ann Goldstein \nThe narrative stories of transformation of childhood cancer survivors were examined in comparison to the established research in the same area. The established research that is available is based on statistical criteria, which examines the quality of life of adult survivors. Based on such criteria, the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors has indicated mixed results indicating that more research is needed to better serve the growing population of survivors. In contrast, this study sought to compare the outcome of a quality of life survey versus the individual stories of survivors. The findings suggest that the survey does not accurately reflect the quality of life of the adult survivors. Also by including narrative stories this study offers a forum for survivors by giving them a voice. \n\tKeywords: adult, cancer, childhood, quality, life, narratives, stories, survivors
Author: Cathy Goldstein
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2116201141