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BMC Psychology (2024) 12:221 [https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01722-9](https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01722-9)  \nBMC Psychology  \nRESEARCH Open Access  \nFalling and rising in the vortex of cancer: children’s adaptation with cancer: a qualitative study  \nFatemeh Sepahvand 1, Fatemeh Valizadeh2,4*, Kimia Karami4, Babak Abdol karimi3 and Fatemeh Ghasemi4  \nAbstract  \nBackground Cancer is a considerable health problem worldwide and the second leading cause of death in children. It has many physical, psychological, and social consequences for children and their families. The ability to adapt to cancer plays a vital role in the recovery and quality of life of affected children. This study aimed to explain the adaptation of children with cancer to their disease.  \nMethods This qualitative study adopted the directed content analysis approach based on the Roy nursing model. The participants were nine children with cancer aged 6–18 years old, five family members, four nurses, one doctor, one teacher, and two charity association members, recruited by purposive sampling method. The information was collected via individual semi-structured interviews, a focus group discussion, and field notes. The data were analyzed simultaneously with data collection using the Elo and Kyngäs method. The study rigor was ensured based on the Guba and Lincoln criteria.  \nFindings Of the four categories of physical challenges, fragile self-concept, the difficulty of role transition, and disruption of the path to independence, the theme of Falling and rising in the cancer vortex was abstracted.  \nConclusion Based on the Roy model, the children in the present study were at the compensatory level of adaptation. This research demonstrates that the adaptation of children being treated for cancer is fragile and not constant. With each hospitalization and exacerbation of the disease, they made efforts to adapt to their disease using regulatory and cognitive subsystems. Paying attention to different stimulants and the effects of support systems on physical challenges, fragile self-concept, difficult role transition, and disruption of the path to independence for each child, as well as providing individualized care for these children, can help their adaptation to and healthy transition from the vortex of cancer. The Roy adaptation model was helpful and efficient for elucidating the adaptation of children with cancer. Providing care for children by healthcare specialists, especially nurses, should be theory-based and individualized.  \nKeywords Child, Cancer, Adaptation, Nursing model, Qualitative research, Callista Roy  \n*Correspondence: Fatemeh Valizadeh  \n[Valizadeh.f@lums.ac.ir](Valizadeh.f@lums.ac.ir); [Valizadeh1352@yahoo.com](Valizadeh1352@yahoo.com)  \n1Student Research Committee, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran  \n2Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran  \n3Pediatrics Oncologist-Hematologist, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran  \n4Department of Pediatrics Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran  \n© The Author(s) 2024. 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If material is not included in the article’s Creative Commons licence and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright hold","cbCaiq8NvAzUaADF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq8NvAzUaADF","pdf",1390780,"English","# Abstract\n# Background\n# Methods\n## Study design\n# Findings\n# Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"What was the purpose of the study on children’s adaptation to cancer?\",\"answer\":\"The study aimed to explain how children with cancer adapt to their disease and what adaptation process means for them in daily treatment experiences.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the qualitative research conducted?\",\"answer\":\"The research used directed content analysis based on the Roy nursing model, drawing on semi-structured interviews, focus group discussion, and field notes.\"},{\"question\":\"What did the study conclude about the level and nature of adaptation?\",\"answer\":\"Using the Roy model, children in the study were described as being at a compensatory level of adaptation, which was fragile and not constant across hospitalizations and disease exacerbations.\"}]","Falling and rising in the vortex of cancer: children’s adaptation with cancer - a qualitative study | PDF",1789996278,25]