Cancer nursing
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Cancer in young adults is rare, but the intensity of cancer treatment increases the risk of physical and psychosocial impacts on patients' entire lives. Young adult survivors are underrepresented in research, and knowledge of cancer survivors in this age group is scarce, especially knowledge of transition from cancer treatment to everyday life. ⋯ The results suggest a major shortcoming in both preparation for survivorship, multidisciplinary follow-ups, and knowledge. A shift to a more holistic perspective in survivorship care is suggested.
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The meaning and role of hope in parents of children with life-threatening illnesses remain relatively unstudied. ⋯ Understanding parental hope may assist healthcare professionals to avoid overloading parents with too much information at once. Healthcare professionals can also ensure that social support from family, community, and the medical center is available for parents and that their physical and emotional needs are being met to ensure that they maintain hope to best care for their child with cancer.