"It was time I could have spent better"-the barriers, enablers, and recommendations for improving access to financial aid when a child has cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

A child's cancer diagnosis imposes both short-term and long-term stress on families. This study aimed to explore (1) the barriers and enablers in alleviating the financial impacts of a child's cancer diagnosis and treatment, and (2) areas for improvement in financial aid as suggested by stakeholders.

Method

This qualitative study utilised semi-structured interviews with five hospital social work team members, three charity representatives and eight parents of children treated for cancer. The interviews, which were conducted between April 2023 and January 2024, were analysed using content analysis with a deductive-inductive approach supported by Nvivo Software.

Results

Barriers to mitigating financial impacts included administrative difficulties (e.g. paperwork

SUBMITTER: Lim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910398 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature