Exploring the beliefs of caregivers about the caregiving experiences of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Malaysia

• Published in: Belitung nursing journal Vol. 8; no. 3; pp. 204 - 212
• Main Authors: Chong, Agnes Shu Sze, Mahadir, Ahmad, Hamidah, Alias, Rizuana, Iqbal Hussain, Afifi, Lateh, Chan, Caryn Mei Hsien
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Indonesia Belitung Raya Foundation 28.06.2022
• Subjects: caregivers; child; leukemia; Malaysia; nurses; Original Research; psychological distress; caregivers; leukemia; Malaysia; nurses; psychological distress; child

Cancer is one of the major leading causes of childhood death, and the most common type is acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The survival rate has increased in recent years; however, the long patient trajectory may trigger psychological distress among caregivers as they play an active role in ensuring th...