Lonely boats swaying in the storm: experiences and supportive needs of adult only-children confronting parental end-of-life care: a qualitative study

BMC Palliative Care · Published 2026-07-10 · DOI 10.1186/s12904-026-02226-6

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Ziyue Chen, Zhaoyu Li, Peng Yue, Ying An, Qi Shen, Yinshi Kan

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2026

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Chen, Z., Li, Z., Yue, P., et al. (2026). Lonely boats swaying in the storm: experiences and supportive needs of adult only-children confronting parental end-of-life care: a qualitative study. BMC Palliative Care. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-026-02226-6

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