Lived experiences of parents taking care of children with leukemia
Date of Completion
2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Keywords
Quality of Life, Leukemia, Children, Parents
Abstract
The study was conducted using the phenomenological approach of qualitative research design through purposive and snowball sampling. The participants were the parents acting as the primary caregiver of children who were diagnosed of any type of leukemia. Statements considered significant were obtained out of the transcripts. Data was analyzed using the Colaizzi’s phenomenological approach steps. The study concluded that, 1) Parents had courage, stood up and fought back; 2) Parents learned how to sacrifice, change is a must; 3) Parents’ shaken faiths were rebuilt into better and stronger faith; 4) Parents learn to accept the reality of life through time; 5) Parents’ most definitive purpose is to love.
APA Citation
Mendoza, J. P., Patiño, D. S., Salvador, M. J., Torres, F. R., & Viduya, J. S. (2010). Lived experiences of parents taking care of children with leukemia. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bsn/501/