A study looking at the relationship between doctors, nurses and parents of children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) (Rapport study)

This study collected information about the relationship between doctors and nurses, and the parents of children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). The researchers wanted to find out what parents thought about the relationship they have with their child’s doctors and nurses. This study was supported by Cancer Research UK.

The researchers collected information by recording consultations between parents and their child’s doctors and nurses. They also interviewed parents, doctors and nurses.

The aims of the study were to understand more about

• The needs of parents of children with ALL, and how these change over time

• The relationship and communication between parents and their child’s doctors and nurses, and how this relationship changes over time

• The doctor’s and nurse’s goals in their relationship with the child’s parents

The researchers hope that the information from this study will help improve the care for families of children with leukaemia.