International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
Whispers of Comfort: Filipino Pediatric Palliative Nurses’ Insights on Holistic Care at New Hope Foundation, China
Published January 20, 2026 • Vol. 11, Issue 1, pp. 1–60Open Access
DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11010001
Abstract
Purpose of the Study: This study explored the lived experiences of Filipino pediatric palliative care nurses working at the New Hope Foundation in China. It sought to understand how these nurses deliver holistic care to terminally ill children while managing emotional strain, ethical dilemmas, and cultural challenges in a multicultural setting.
Research Method: A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed, using semi-structured interviews with six purposively selected nurses. Colizzi’s method guided the data analysis process.
Keywords: Pediatric palliative care, Filipino nurses’ lived experiences, holistic care, ethical dilemmas
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6194 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 11, Issue 1 |
| Pages | 1–60 |
| Publication date | January 20, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11010001 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Krishtel Joyce C. Clenuar, Rn (2026). Whispers of Comfort: Filipino Pediatric Palliative Nurses’ Insights on Holistic Care at New Hope Foundation, China. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 11(1), 1-60. https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11010001
BibTeX
@article{Krishtel2026,
title = {Whispers of Comfort: Filipino Pediatric Palliative Nurses’ Insights on Holistic Care at New Hope Foundation, China},
author = {Krishtel Joyce C. Clenuar, Rn},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {1--60},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11010001},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}