Walking the care pathway: A phenomenological inquiry on mothers' experiences meeting the bio psychosocial needs of leukemic children
Abstract
The emotional, psychosocial and practical challenges faced by mothers caring for children diagnosed with leukaemia. Therefore, it is of interest to explore the lived experiences of six mothers whose children were undergoing treatment in a tertiary-care hospital. In depth interviews were conducted and data were analyzed using a systematic qualitative framework. The study identified eight major themes, including emotional turmoil, caregiving patterns and the dynamics of healthcare relationships. Thus, we show the need for comprehensive support systems to alleviate emotional burdens and enhance caregiving capacity in pediatric oncology.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
Family Support in Illness
Palliative and Oncologic Care
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Bioinformation
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 513–517
- Publication date
- 31 January 2026
- Language
- EN