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World J Clin Pediatr. Sep 9, 2026; 15(3): 119267
Published online Sep 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.119267
Published online Sep 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.119267
Phenomenology in pediatric nursing: Lessons from studies of mothers caring for children with chronic illnesses
Khulood K Shattnawi, Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
Author contributions: Shattnawi KK designed the study, conducted the research, performed the analysis, and wrote the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declares no conflicts of interest.
Corresponding author: Khulood K Shattnawi, Professor, Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Nursing, Irbid 22110, Jordan. khuloods@just.edu.jo
Received: January 23, 2026
Revised: February 8, 2026
Accepted: March 2, 2026
Published online: September 9, 2026
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Revised: February 8, 2026
Accepted: March 2, 2026
Published online: September 9, 2026
Processing time: 192 Days and 9.5 Hours
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Core Tip: This article highlights phenomenology as a powerful methodological approach for pediatric nursing research by reflecting on a body of studies involving mothers caring for children with chronic illnesses. Drawing on cross-study insights, the article illustrates how phenomenological practices such as bracketing, reflexivity, and relational interviewing enable a deeper understanding of caregiving, meaning-making, and maternal identity beyond biomedical perspectives. By fore