Conceptual framework for the study of parental end-of-life decision making in pediatric blood and marrow transplantation

To describe a conceptual framework that will facilitate research and practice concerning parental end-of-life decision making in pediatric blood and marrow transplantation (BMT). A review of relevant literature from Ovid, CINAHL, EBSCO, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and various sociology and theology databases...

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Published inOncology nursing forum Vol. 37; no. 2; pp. 184 - 190
Main Author Rishel, Cindy J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Oncology Nursing Society 01.03.2010
Subjects
Adult
Blood Transfusion - nursing
Bone marrow
Bone Marrow Transplantation - nursing
Cancer therapies
Child
Children & youth
Decision Making
Demographic aspects
Families & family life
Family Nursing - methods
Health aspects
Humans
Life Support Care
Management
Methods
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Nursing
Nursing Theory
Oncology Nursing - methods
Online health care information services
Palliative care
Parents & parenting
Parents - psychology
Pediatric Nursing - methods
Pediatrics
Psychological aspects
Social Support
Sociology
Terminal care
Terminal Care - methods
Transplantation
Withholding Treatment
United States
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Summary:To describe a conceptual framework that will facilitate research and practice concerning parental end-of-life decision making in pediatric blood and marrow transplantation (BMT). A review of relevant literature from Ovid, CINAHL, EBSCO, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and various sociology and theology databases was combined with experiential knowledge. The method of concept and theory synthesis and derivation as described by Walker and Avant was used in the development of this framework. Use of the proposed conceptual framework is expected to provide the organization necessary for thinking, observation, and interpretation of parental end-of-life decision making in pediatric BMT. The ability to describe the process of parental end-of-life decision making in pediatric BMT will help nurses to provide appropriate counseling, education, and support for these children and their families at the end of life. In addition, the process will help nurses to promote the well-being of the children's families after end of life.
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ISSN:0190-535X
1538-0688
DOI:10.1188/10.ONF.184-190