Ocena poziomu stresu i lęku rodziców dzieci z ostrą białaczką limfoblastyczną

Abstract

Introduction. Cancerous diseases constitute a group of over 200 various cancerous morbid entities. The most plentiful group are cases of leukaemia, where acute lymphoblastic leukaemia occur most frequently. Attending an ailing child on an every-day basis is an extremely hard experience for the parents who at the same time show enormous understanding, sensitivity and empathy, even though results of treatment cannot be foreseen up to the very end. A feeling of stress and fear which the sick child's parents experience accompanies them throughout the entire process of treatment, and usually till their dying day. Aim. The aim of the research was to defi ne the level of stress and fear accompanying parents of children suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Material and methods. A diagnostic survey was a research method. The research instrument consisted in an anonymous survey questionnaire and a standardised questionnaire -- Stress Assessment Questionnaire developed by K. Wrześniewsk.