PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe the responses of children with advanced cancer to a spiritual quality of life (SQL) interview. DESIGN AND METHODS: Sixty children, ages 6-17, responded to an SQL interview every 2 weeks, for 5 months. The questionnaires were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS: Children's responses were primarily relational in nature, particularly to their parents. Seventy-eight percent of the interviewees reported they did something to "feel close to God." Children prayed for a "sense of normalcy" (59%) and relational concerns (31%). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Children's care will be enhanced when given the opportunity to express their spiritual and relational concerns.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe the responses of children with advanced cancer to a spiritual quality of life (SQL) interview. DESIGN AND METHODS: Sixty children, ages 6-17, responded to an SQL interview every 2 weeks, for 5 months. The questionnaires were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS:Children's responses were primarily relational in nature, particularly to their parents. Seventy-eight percent of the interviewees reported they did something to "feel close to God." Children prayed for a "sense of normalcy" (59%) and relational concerns (31%). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Children's care will be enhanced when given the opportunity to express their spiritual and relational concerns.
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