ArticleJournal of pediatric nursing
War on Two Fronts: Experience of Children with Cancer and Their Family During COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran.
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- To understand the experiences, needs, and preferences for supportive care, among children and adolescents (0-19 years) diagnosed with cancer: a systematic review of qualitative studies.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Pooled it
- The unmet supportive care needs of people affected by cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2023Pooled it
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- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal mental health, early childhood development, and parental practices: a global scoping review.BMC public health · 2023Article
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- A Qualitative Serial Analysis of Drawings by Thirteen-to Fifteen-Year-Old Adolescents in Sweden About the First Wave of the Covid-19 Pandemic.Qualitative health research · 2022Article
- Investigation of coronavirus anxiety and caregiving burden among the parents of children with cancer during the COVID-19 outbreak: A descriptive and cross-sectional study.European journal of cancer care · 2022Article
- Caregiver's perspective on psychosocial issues of paediatric cancer patients during COVID 19 pandemic lockdown.Psycho-oncology · 2022Article
- COVID-19 in Children with Cancer.Current oncology reports · 2022Review
- Parent perceptions of pediatric oncology care during the COVID-19 pandemic: An Australian study.Pediatric blood & cancer · 2022Article
- Nursing care recommendation for pediatric COVID-19 patients in the hospital setting: A brief scoping review.PloS one · 2022Article
- "I've Weathered Really Horrible Storms Long Before This…": The Experiences of Parents Caring for Children with Hematological and Oncological Conditions during the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2021Article
- Quality of life and occupational performance of children with cancer in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of rehabilitation.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Oncology nursing in the Global South during COVID-19.Ecancermedicalscience · 2021Article
- Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Parents of Pediatric Cancer Patients.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Cancer Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review of Patient's and Caregiver's Experiences.Cancer management and research · 2021Review
- COVID-19 Special Collection.Journal of pediatric nursingArticle
- "Everything has been Dramatically Changed Since The Outbreak Began": A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Cancer Care Experiences of Patients and Oncology Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
introductionThe COVID-19 pandemic affects all age groups and presents differently in children from adults. Children who contract the virus while suffering from cancer may face unique health challenges than their counterparts. This study aimed to investigate the perspectives of children with cancer and their family in this era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
methodsIn this qualitative study, a total of 21 participants were interviewed. They include five children, thirteen mothers, a father and three pediatric oncology nurses. The study setting was a Pediatric Hospital in Tehran, Iran.
resultsThree main themes were identified through thematic analysis. 1) Swinging on the path of fear to adaptation, 2) Left-alone at emotional distances, 3) Care system confusion, and decreased quality of care.
conclusionsThe COVID-19 pandemic has burdened children living with cancer and their families in varying ways. Their experiences show a new insight on how to improve their quality of life during these difficult times.
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