When a child is sick: the role of social tourism in palliative and end-of-life care

Title

When a child is sick: the role of social tourism in palliative and end-of-life care

Creator

Hunter-Jones P; Sudbury-Riley L; Al-Abdin A; Menzies L; Neary K

Publisher

Annals of Tourism Research

Date

2020

Subject

animals; Britain; British Isles; child care; childhood diseases; children; Chordata; Commonwealth of Nations; Developed Countries; emotions; eukaryotes; Europe; European Union Countries; health care; health policy; Hominidae; Homo; mammals; man; OECD Countries; primates; social tourism; UK; United Kingdom; vertebrates; Western Europe

Description

Drawing upon transformative service research and social tourism literature, this paper explores the relationship between respite care and childhood illness. It focuses specifically upon the short break opportunities attached to respite care offered in children's hospices in the United Kingdom. Pathographies (illness narratives), shared by patients, siblings and family (n = 23), provide unique insights into ways in which each participate in respite care. Participation prompts inclusivity and normality. It offers a break from illness, and contributes to uplifting feelings of optimism, escapism and new beginnings. Conclusions drawn argue the need for healthcare policy to move beyond 'Dying Well' narratives into ones which celebrate 'Living Well with Dying'. Tourism participation has much to offer such a progressive healthcare policy.

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Citation List Month

October 2020 List

Collection

Citation

Hunter-Jones P; Sudbury-Riley L; Al-Abdin A; Menzies L; Neary K, “When a child is sick: the role of social tourism in palliative and end-of-life care,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed March 19, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/17226.