Participation, challenges and needs in children with down syndrome during cancer treatment at hospital: a qualitative study of parents' experiences

BackgroundStudies report that it can be challenging to assess and treat side-effects and symptoms among children who have impairments and difficulties in expressing their needs. Children with Down syndrome have an increased vulnerability and an increased risk for contracting leukaemia. There is spar...

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Main Authors: Cathrine Bohnstedt, Margaretha Stenmarker, Linn Olersbacken, Lone Schmidt, Hanne B. Larsen, Kjeld Schmiegelow, Helena Hansson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2023.1099516/full