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Through the eyes of young sibling donors: The hematopoietic stem cell donation experience
D'Auria, JP., Fitzgerald, T., Presler, CM., & Kasow, KA. (2015). Through the eyes of young sibling donors: The hematopoietic stem cell donation experience. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 30(3), 447-453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2014.12.012
This qualitative study used a grounded theory approach to explore how pediatric sibling donors of a successful hematopoietic stem cell transplantation conceptualized their donation experiences. Saving my sister's (or brother's) life describes the central phenomenon identified by this purposive sample of 8 sibling donors. Five themes captured their memories: being the perfect match, stepping up, worrying about the outcome, the waiting process, and sharing a special bond. Further research surrounding changes in relational issues will provide insight into inter-sibling support and the developmental course of the sibling relationship into adulthood when intensified by a health crisis