Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses

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  • J Pediatr Oncol Nurs · Nov 2012

    Review Meta Analysis

    Parental decision making for children with cancer at the end of life: a meta-ethnography.

    Parents of pediatric oncology patients are faced with difficult decisions when their child reaches the end of life. For health care providers to provide optimal care, they must understand parents' perspectives and preferences in end-of-life decision making. ⋯ Parents participated in surveys, focus groups, participant observation, and interviews to help researchers understand the expectations, hopes, fears, and values that guide their decision making. Common themes were patient-provider communication, extending time, and understanding prognosis.

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