Brody Amanda C, Simmons Leigh Ann
Department of Family Studies at University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40506-0054, USA.
J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2007 May-Jun;24(3):152-65. doi: 10.1177/1043454206298844.
Most studies of childhood cancer have focused on mothers, but few studies have examined the views of fathers on the effects of their child's cancer diagnosis and treatment on the family. The purpose of this study was to explore the resources that help fathers adapt to life after their child's diagnosis using the resiliency model of family stress, adjustment, and adaptation as a framework. Eight fathers whose children had received treatment in a university pediatric oncology clinic in the prior 12 months were interviewed in depth. Data were coded thematically using NVivo. Results indicated that support from extended family, the church, and health care professionals was necessary for fathers to remain positive during their child's illness; spousal and parent-child relationships strengthened; and changes in family life varied based on the composition of the household. Further studies are warranted to better understand how fathers cope, so that pediatric oncology nurses and other health care professionals can provide holistic care that addresses the unique needs of all family members.
大多数关于儿童癌症的研究都集中在母亲身上，但很少有研究探讨父亲对于孩子癌症诊断和治疗对家庭影响的看法。本研究的目的是使用家庭压力、调整和适应的复原力模型作为框架，探索帮助父亲在孩子被诊断出癌症后适应生活的资源。对八名孩子在过去12个月内在大学儿科肿瘤诊所接受治疗的父亲进行了深入访谈。使用NVivo对数据进行主题编码。结果表明，大家庭、教会和医疗保健专业人员的支持对于父亲在孩子患病期间保持积极态度是必要的；配偶关系和亲子关系得到加强；家庭生活的变化因家庭构成而异。有必要进行进一步的研究，以更好地了解父亲如何应对，以便儿科肿瘤护士和其他医疗保健专业人员能够提供全面的护理，满足所有家庭成员的独特需求。
