Social work in health care
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Soc Work Health Care · Jan 2009
Experiences and resistance strategies utilized by fathers of children with cancer.
This study examines the experiences of fathers of children diagnosed with cancer. In this grounded theory study, participating fathers were qualitatively interviewed using a theoretical sampling approach. Results indicate fathers to be profoundly affected by their child's condition of cancer. ⋯ Post-diagnosis lived experience is described to hold new meaning as fathers reconcile the presence of childhood cancer within the life of their child and family. Strategies of resistance are demonstrated as fathers combat the devastating impacts of cancer through a commitment to family integration, healthy personal lifestyle and attitudes, support seeking, spirituality, and reframing of priorities. An emerging model is presented, as are implications for practice and recommendations.
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Soc Work Health Care · Jan 2009
Biography Historical ArticleWomen's Longevity Group: Myrna's Group.