Healthcare professionals’ perspectives on disclosure of diagnosis and related issues in childhood cancer: A mixed methods systematic review

This review synthesized the perspectives and experiences of healthcare professionals regarding disclosure in childhood cancer, highlighting the complexity and multidimensional nature of this process in clinical practice. Future research should further investigate the experiences and needs of children and their parents, explore cultural variations in disclosure practices, develop context-appropriate assessment tools, and construct multidimensional intervention strategies to enhance the humanistic care and professional effectiveness of the disclosure process.