Decision-making Preferences and Its Related Factors on Parents With Children Having Cancer

Kaohsiung Medical University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Pediatric Cancer

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06618066

KMUHIRB-E(II)-20230162

Details and patient eligibility

About

A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted in the pediatric hematology-oncology ward and outpatient clinic of a medical center in southern Taiwan. Participants included fathers or mothers of children diagnosed with cancer aged between 20 and 65 years. Structured questionnaires were used, including FACES IV, JCS, and CPS-P. This study aims to explore the current status of family cohesion, coping behaviors, and decision making preferences among parents of children with cancer, and to identify factors influencing decision making preferences.

Enrollment: 130 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Parents aged between 20 and 65 years whose child has been diagnosed with pediatric cancer by a physician.
2. Individuals who understand Mandarin or Taiwanese Hokkien and are able to complete the questionnaire.
3. Individuals who consent to participate in the study after being informed of the research purpose.

Exclusion criteria

(1)Individuals diagnosed with a mental illness by a physician.