A mixed analysis on Community support and Hospital experiences of Caretakers of Paediatric Cancer Patients.
Caretakers of paediatric cancer patients navigate a uniquely challenging journey that is profoundly influenced by the support of the community and the experiences within hospitals. Community support, essential for these caretakers, often manifests in emotional, logistical, and financial assistance, ranging from local fundraisers to support groups that provide a platform for sharing experiences and coping strategies. A mixed method approach was employed convergent parallel design. A total of 50 questionnaire responses and 5 interviews were included in our analysis. Quantitative findings revealed that among caretakers 80% received moderate support, 10% received High support and 8% received low support, The qualitative study findings explored the hospital experiences with the theme and subtheme Impact on daily living and Navigating Health care system.
Authors
- Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran
- Kannan Kasinathan
- Anbalagan Marudhan
- Shanmugapriya Shanmugasundharam
- Ashalin Raja Brintha Palas
- Gayathri Kannadasan
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
- Published
- 2025-03-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.39514
- Primary Topic
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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