Child Health Nursing Research

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Social Adjustment of Adolescent Cancer Survivors: A Concept Analysis

  • Oh, Su-Mi (College of Nursing.Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University.National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency) ;
  • Lee, Hyejung (College of Nursing.Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, Sue (College of Nursing.Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, Sanghee (College of Nursing.Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University) ;
  • Lyu, Chuhl Joo (Division of Pediatric Hemato-oncology, Yonsei University Health System, College of Medicine, Yonsei University)
  • Received : 2019.03.13
  • Accepted : 2019.07.08
  • Published : 2019.07.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the attributes of social adjustment among adolescent cancer survivors using concept analysis and to propose a definition of the concept. Methods: In accordance with the hybrid model of concept analysis, this study employed a three-phase circular process comprising theoretical, fieldwork, and final analysis phases. A thorough literature review was conducted using MEDLINE, Embase, and Korean databases, followed by qualitative fieldwork with seven participants. The results derived from the theoretical and fieldwork phases were integrated into the final analysis phase. Results: Four attributes of social adjustment were found in adolescent cancer survivors: having harmonious relationships with friends, having harmonious relationships with boy/girlfriends, fulfilling their present roles, and planning for and expecting future roles. The following definition of social adjustment of adolescent cancer survivors is proposed: "the conquering of difficulties arising from the continuum of childhood cancer and the achievement of the developmental tasks of typical adolescents." Conclusion: Social adjustment of childhood cancer survivors is crucial for integrating them into society. The findings of this study provide a basis for developing an instrument to measure the social adjustment of adolescent cancer survivors and for developing of interventions that target this group.

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