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Examining the emotional healing process through bibliotherapy in adolescents with cancer: A qualitative descriptive study.
Yu, Ting-Yen; Wu, Tsai-Jung; Jou, Shiann-Tarng; Lee, Chih-Ying; Sheih, Chen Su-May; Chen, Chi-Wen.
Affiliation
  • Yu TY; Department of Pediatrics, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Electronic address: invisor@gmail.com.
  • Wu TJ; College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address: wtj.ns10@nycu.edu.tw.
  • Jou ST; Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Children's Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address: stjou4@gmail.com.
  • Lee CY; Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address: cylee16@vghtpe.gov.tw.
  • Sheih CS; Department of Library and Information Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address: synn@ntu.edu.tw.
  • Chen CW; College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address: chiwenchen@nycu.edu.tw.
Eur J Oncol Nurs ; 71: 102653, 2024 Aug.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38991357
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

This study aimed to investigate how interactive bibliotherapy impacted the emotional healing process of adolescents with cancer, drawing upon the three-stage emotional healing process theory-identification, catharsis, and insight.

METHOD:

A qualitative descriptive study was conducted on data from 14 adolescents, aged 10-19 years, diagnosed with or relapsing from leukemia or osteosarcoma within the past two years. Participants received two interactive bibliotherapy sessions using The Rabbit Listened and You Are Special. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and content analyzed.

RESULTS:

Analysis identified six themes in The Rabbit Listened and eight in You Are Special. Adolescents primarily engaged in identification, empathizing with protagonists and recalling personal experiences. They underwent catharsis, releasing negative emotions and fostering positivity. Insights emerged on companionship, listening, and others' criticism.

CONCLUSIONS:

Our study validates the use of the three-stage emotional healing process in interdisciplinary bibliotherapy for understanding emotional changes in adolescents with cancer. It sheds light on their concerns and coping strategies. Healthcare practitioners can utilize interactive bibliotherapy based on this framework to initiate therapeutic communication with adolescent cancer patients and improve interventions and care.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Bibliotherapy / Adaptation, Psychological / Qualitative Research Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Eur J Oncol Nurs Journal subject: ENFERMAGEM / NEOPLASIAS Year: 2024 Document type: Article Country of publication: United kingdom

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Bibliotherapy / Adaptation, Psychological / Qualitative Research Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Eur J Oncol Nurs Journal subject: ENFERMAGEM / NEOPLASIAS Year: 2024 Document type: Article Country of publication: United kingdom