The impact of a minor child's cancer diagnosis on parental work: a scoping review.
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OBJECTIVE: This study aims to systematically analyze the impact of having a minor child with cancer on parents' work, including the influencing factors and dynamic adjustment strategies. METHOD: The study used Arksey and O' Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR list to guide the review process and minimize potential bias. The Ecological Model of Health was adopted as the theoretical framework to analyze the influencing factors extracted from the included studies. We searched PubMed, Excerpt Medica Database (Embase), Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and the Cochrane Library databases for articles published from the date of database inception to December 31, 2025. Two researchers performed article screening and data extraction. RESULTS: A total of 8,236 articles were retrieved, of which 21 met the inclusion criteria. Guided by the Ecological Model of Health, this study demonstrates that parental work is influenced by the interplay of multiple factors. Parental work adjustments are dynamic and may include sick leave, changes in work hours, resignation, or job changes. CONCLUSION: When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents' work is often significantly affected. Personalized workplace interventions and stronger policy support are therefore needed to help them balance work and caregiving responsibilities.