Parenting concerns among patients with cancer: a qualitative meta-synthesis
Yuchen Jiao, Ping Zhu, Liuliu Zhang, Bing Wu · 2026
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Yuchen Jiao and co-authors gather interview studies in a 2026 synthesis on parenting with cancer. A cancer diagnosis shakes a parent's sense of who they are and what the future holds for their children. The team asked how patients experience and handle those worries across many settings.
Thirty-seven studies were combined. Three themes emerged. First, uncertainty about the disease disrupts parental identity and stacks up fears for the children. Second, parents protect their children and rally family resources, which can also build meaning. Third, families report unmet needs for practical help, guidance on talking with children, and emotional support. The authors urge cancer services to assess parenting worries routinely and to offer family-level support, not just individual care.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Yuchen Jiao, Ping Zhu, Liuliu Zhang, Bing Wu |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 85 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |