The role of Magnetic Resonance Images (MRIs) in coping for patients with brain tumours and their parents: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When children and young people (CYP) are diagnosed with a brain tumour, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is key to the clinical management of this condition. This can produce hundreds, and often thousands, of Magnetic Resonance Images (MRIs).

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 14 families (15 parents and 8 patients), and analysed using Grounded Theory. Analysis was supported by the Framework Method.

Results

Although the focus of the research was whether paediatric patients and their families find viewing MRIs beneficial, all patients and parents discussed difficult times during the illness and using various strategies to cope. This article explores the identified coping strategies that involved MRIs, and the role that MRIs can play in c

SUBMITTER: Tyldesley-Marshall N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8431927 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature