Publications by authors named "Annie Eriksson"
Nurs Child Young People
May 2021
Article Synopsis
- Healthcare professionals should adopt a child-centred approach to understand the experiences of children and adolescents with cancer, fostering open communication about their feelings.
- The study involved interviews with 15 Swedish children aged 5 to 18, revealing that they perceive their cancer journey as a transition to an unpredictable everyday life, marked by various challenges.
- Key findings highlighted struggles with treatment side effects, emotional fluctuations, shifts in self-identity and social life, and concerns about school performance, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to consider these perspectives for effective care.
