The Emotional Experience and Perceived Changes in Siblings of Children With Cancer Reported During a Group Intervention
Alexandra Neville, BA; Melissa Simard, PhD; Kelly Hancock, MA; Alan Rokeach, MA; Amani Saleh, MSc; and Maru Barrera, PhD
ONF
10.1188/16.ONF.e188-e194
Description
Purpose/Objectives: To examine the experiences and perceived changes in siblings of children with cancer while participating in a group intervention program.
Research Approach: Repeated observations during group participation and content analysis.
Setting: A tertiary pediatric health center in Ontario, Canada.
Participants: Twenty-two siblings (aged 7–18 years) of children with cancer.