Experiences of Parents of Children with Cancer in the Diagnosis Process: A Qualitative Study.

This study aimed to describe the experiences of parents of children with cancer in the diagnosis process. A descriptive qualitative research design and content analysis method were used. Eleven parents participated in the study.

The Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Levels of Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents Receiving Cancer Treatment.

Background: Adolescents diagnosed with cancer are vulnerable to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress.

Objective: To examine the relationship between digital game addiction and levels of anxiety and depression in adolescents receiving cancer treatment.

Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was carried out with 120 adolescents aged 12-17 years who were receiving cancer treatment.

Home experiences of parents of children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A qualitative study.

Purpose: This study aimed to describe the home experiences of parents of children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Design And Methods: This study was conducted using a descriptive qualitative research design. The study sample consisted of 12 parents with a child treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) at a university hospital in Turkey.

Investigation of coronavirus anxiety and caregiving burden among the parents of children with cancer during the COVID-19 outbreak: A descriptive and cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the coronavirus anxiety and caregiving burden of parents of children with cancer during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study, including 136 parents of children with cancer, was administered through an online survey at a university hospital from 1 to 31 January 2021. Participants completed a questionnaire form, the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale and the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale.

Effects of mother-sung lullabies on vaccination-induced infant pain and maternal anxiety: A randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of mother-sung lullabies during vaccination on vaccine-induced pain in infants and anxiety in mothers.

Design And Methods: Our team conducted a randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups between March 4, 2020 and August 28, 2020, at two family health centers in Turkey. This study included 60 healthy-term infants (lullaby group: 30, control group: 30) aged two months, who received the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, and their mothers.

The effect of using a kaleidoscope during central venous catheter dressing changes on pain and anxiety in children with cancer: A randomised controlled trial.

Purpose: Many medical interventions, including the dressing changes of central venous catheters, a common procedure used for children with cancer, cause pain and anxiety in children. This can adversely affect their care and recovery. This study aims to evaluate the effect of using a kaleidoscope on reducing pain and anxiety in children with cancer during central venous catheter dressing changes.