Table 4 Key themes and subthemes derived from family caregivers’ blogs.
Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
FCGs’ Reactions to the Leukemia Diagnosis | Failure to confront the reality of being diagnosed |
Reflection upon causes of leukemia | |
Acceptance of the reality | |
Challenges Faced in Caregiving | Difficulties in seeking medical treatment |
Desperate shortage of support | |
FCGs’ deteriorating health condition | |
Adversities brought by COVID-19 pandemic | |
Heavy financial burden | |
Overwhelming psychological burden | |
Pressure from multiple caregiving roles | |
Effective Coping Strategies | Efforts to reduce financial burden |
Efforts to reduce psychological burden | |
Spiritual practice | |
Cautious optimism about caring and life | |
Proactively reporting needs and seeking support | |
Support from family, friends and peers | |
Humanistic care from healthcare providers | |
Goodwill from strangers and cybercitizens |
