Parents' Experiences of Childhood Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Australian Perspective

COVID-19 has had far-reaching impacts including changes in work, travel, social structures, education, and healthcare. This study aimed to explore the experiences of parents of children receiving treatment for cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Citation:
Davies J, O'Connor M, Halkett GKB, Kelada L, Gottardo NG. Parents' Experiences of Childhood Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Australian Perspective. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022;47(2):148-57.

Keywords:
Australia; cancer; childhood; COVID-19; neutropenia; pediatric; qualitative

Abstract:
COVID-19 has had far-reaching impacts including changes in work, travel, social structures, education, and healthcare. This study aimed to explore the experiences of parents of children receiving treatment for cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.