Communication in Paediatric Oncology: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Perspectives of Nurses and Parents of Children With Cancer

Aim The present study explored the perspective of nurses and parents of children with cancer regarding communication. Design This was a qualitative study that applied a descriptive‐exploratory approach. Methods Participants included six nurses, eight mothers and four fathers of children with cancer, who were selected based on a purposive sampling method. Data were collected using in‐depth interviews with participants. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using the inductive content analysis method. Results Data analysis revealed three categories and eight subcategories, including supportive communication (subcategories: informational support, psychological support and special communication skills); managing spiritual crisis (subcategories: identification of spiritual/religious beliefs and needs of children with cancer and their parents, and managing the spiritual crisis of children with cancer and their parents); and empowering parents and healthcare teams (subcategories: the necessity of teamwork, holding educational workshops and training paediatric oncology nurse specialists). All healthcare providers (including nurses, oncologists, paediatricians, etc.) can consider the results of this study to improve their communications with other healthcare team members, children with cancer, and their families to provide holistic care and increase the quality of care they provide. Patient or Public Contribution No patient or public contribution.