A concept analysis of social support as experienced by siblings of children with cancer
Journal of Pediatric NursingPublished 1 October 2000
John S. Murray
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This article analyzes the concept of social support by using the methods outlined in the nursing literature and focuses on psychosocial support of siblings of children with cancer.
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Social support is a complex phenomenon. The concept is variably defined by multiple disciplines. This article analyzes the concept of social support by using the methods outlined in the nursing literature. The concept analysis focuses on psychosocial support of siblings of children with cancer. Each step in the concept analysis is presented to show the relevance of the concept with siblings of children with cancer.
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