2025/03/05 by Zahra Asgari, Ruhollah Mousavizadeh, Reza Shokrani · 1 voice
Medicine · Social Sciences · #Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life #Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare #Family Support in Illness
paper · doi:10.1080/1756073x.2024.2439635
openalex publication_date 2025/03/05 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/15
Cancer not only affects a child's physical well-being but also extends its influence to spiritual dimensions, presenting unique spiritual challenges. This study investigates the spiritual experiences of 20 hospitalized children with cancer at Seyed al-Shohada Hospital in Isfahan, Iran. Employing a phenomenological approach, the research uncovers four distinct theistic understandings among the children: magical God, trading God, veiling God, and meaning-bestowing God. These varied perceptions significantly shape the spiritual landscape of the children, potentially leading to conflicts or traumas, yet also serving as avenues for spiritual growth and well-being. Understanding these nuances is crucial for providing holistic care to pediatric cancer patients, acknowledging the intricate interplay between their physical and spiritual health, and fostering avenues for post-traumatic growth.