International Journal of Hematology and Oncology
2023, Vol 33, Num 4 Page(s): 168-171
THE EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER ON SIBLINGS: A GENERAL PERSPECTIVE
LALE ALGIER1, ŞEYDA ÖKDEM1
Başkent Üniv. Sağlık Bilimleri Fak. Hemşirelik ve Sağlık Hizmetleri Bl, ANKARA
Keywords: childhood cancer, siblings, adjustment difficulties, nurse
Although the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer have a significant impact on families, the literature demonstrates that this illness experience has an even greater effect on healthy siblings of children with cancer. Siblings are particularly vulnerable to adjustment difficulties such as depression, anger, anxiety, feelings of guilt and social isolation. This article discusses the effects of childhood cancer to healthy siblings and highlight the nursing interventions that are effective in supporting siblings throughout the illness period.
LALE ALGIER1, ŞEYDA ÖKDEM1
Başkent Üniv. Sağlık Bilimleri Fak. Hemşirelik ve Sağlık Hizmetleri Bl, ANKARA
Keywords: childhood cancer, siblings, adjustment difficulties, nurse
Although the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer have a significant impact on families, the literature demonstrates that this illness experience has an even greater effect on healthy siblings of children with cancer. Siblings are particularly vulnerable to adjustment difficulties such as depression, anger, anxiety, feelings of guilt and social isolation. This article discusses the effects of childhood cancer to healthy siblings and highlight the nursing interventions that are effective in supporting siblings throughout the illness period.