Childhood Cancer Experience: Repercussions on Family Dynamics
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the repercussions of childhood cancer on family dynamics. Methods: This is a quantitative-qualitative study with parents of children with cancer treated at the Pediatric Oncohematology Center of the Oswaldo Cruz University Hospital. Data were collected using the Informal Caregiver Burden Assessment Questionnaire, family APGAR and Family Management Style Framework. For data analysis, Software R-project 3.4.2 was used and Bardin’s content analysis phases were used. Results: The families had a mean burden score of 63.4 ± 15.4 and 15 (50%) of the caregivers had a score above 60. Of these, 18 (60%) are highly functional, 4 (13.3%) have mild dysfunction, and 8 (26.7%) have severe dysfunction. The following themes were discussed: The parents’ perception of the care of their sick children; The impasses experienced in the routine as those responsible for the care of the child with cancer and The perspectives in relation to the future of the family. Conclusion: Thus, mothers are the main ones responsible for the care of the child, thus suffering greater burden. Thus, health care should include both the child and the family, who are affected by the care process.
Source: Enfermagem em Foco
Institution: Universidade de Pernambuco
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7203857965