Case study in VersKiK: a methodological approach for studying paediatric cancer survivors' pathways.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Advancements in medical treatment have significantly increased the likelihood of survival after childhood and adolescent cancer. However, this expanding group remains vulnerable to various late effects resulting from cancer itself or cancer treatment. It is crucial to implement consistent and systematic follow-up care procedures to promptly identify and address potential complications that may arise later in life.

Methods

We conducted 19 unstructured participant observations of follow-up appointments and 36 episodic narrative interviews with paediatric cancer survivors (diagnosed before age 18) and their informal caregivers. We analysed observational field notes and personal narratives on the "survivor pathway" from interview transcripts, applying the inductive na

SUBMITTER: Aleshchenko E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12696934 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature