Story is a powerful tool in holistic nursing care. Narrative therapy, story circles, narrative-psychotherapy, and family therapy\nmethodology have incorporated storytelling in a research setting. Childhood cancers isolate children from traditional\nchildhood experiences. In recent years, survival rates for pediatric oncology patients have improved, opening up opportunities\nfor research. The increase in life expectancy makes it necessary to investigate the psychosocial perspectives of children as\nthey progress. This review focuses on the use of digital storytelling among pediatric cancer patients as a form of reflection.\nFurthermore, it addresses the possible therapeutic effects that may be realized by children who produce a digital story.\nSixty-four references were identified via Pubmed and CINAHL databases using the following keywords: ââ?¬Å?digital storytelling,ââ?¬Â\nââ?¬Å?narrative therapy,ââ?¬Â ââ?¬Å?pediatric oncology,ââ?¬Â ââ?¬Å?childhood development,ââ?¬Â and ââ?¬Å?interactive narrative.ââ?¬Â Future research will focus\non addressing the gap in the science, particularly in evaluating pediatric oncology patientsââ?¬â?¢ perspectives about the role of\ndigital story in the context of Eriksonââ?¬â?¢s developmental stages.
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