This investigation of 682 households explored the benefits of granted wishes to children who are ill, their siblings and caregivers and the benefits they provided. Benefits included the provision of something to look forward to, stress escape and feelings of normalcy. Results support the utility of wish making in palliative care.
Schilling, M. L. & Sarigiani, P. 2014. The impact of a wish: caregivers perceptions of the benefits of granted wishes for children with life-limiting illnesses. Children's Health Care, 43 p 16 - 38.
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