Pediatric psycho-oncology : a quick reference on the psychosocial dimensions of cancer symptom management / / edited by Lori Wiener [and five others]

• Pubblicazione: New York, New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 2015; ©2015
• Edizione: Second edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (433 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.92/994
• Soggetto topico: Cancer in children - Psychological aspects; Cancer in children - Treatment
• Persona (resp. second.): WienerLori
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Series; Pediatric Psycho-OncologyA Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Introduction; I Cancers of Childhood; 1 Leukemias and Lymphomas; 2 Neuroblastoma; 3 Wilms Tumor; 4 Retinoblastoma; 5 Sarcomas and Other Solid Tumors; 6 Tumors of the Central Nervous System; II Hereditary Cancers; 7 Hereditary Cancer Syndromes; 8 Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer in Childhood; 9 Psychosocial Aspects of Pediatric Hereditary Cancer Syndromes; III Specific Symptom Management ; 10 Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, and Fatigue11 Pain; 12 Anxiety and Depression; 13 Fertility and Sexuality; 14 Psychiatric Emergencies; IV Treatment Issues and Interventions; 15 Medical Aspects of Transplantation; 16 Psychosocial Issues for Transplant Patients and Donors; 17 Medication Adherence; 18 Cognitive Sequelae of Cancer Treatment; 19 Psychotherapeutic Interventions; 20 Electronic Interventions; 21 Integrative Oncology; V Communication and Supportive Care Considerations; 22 Talking to Children and Adolescents about Cancer; 23 Coping with Pediatric Cancer ; 24 Impact of Cancer on Family and Siblings25 Special Considerations in Working with Families; 26 Spiritual and Religious Considerations; 27 School and Peer Relationships; 28 School and Academic Planning; 29 Ethical Issues in Pediatric Oncology; VI Special Issues in Pediatric Oncology; 30 Integrating Palliative Care; 31 Caring for International Patients; 32 Social Media and Health Care; 33 Pediatric Cancer Survivors: Moving Beyond Cure; Appendix: Health-related Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Pediatric Psycho-Oncology is a comprehensive handbook that provides best practice models for the management of psychological, cognitive, and social outcomes of adolescents living with cancer and their families. Chapters cover a wide range of topics including psychological aspects of particular pediatric cancers and their treatments, how to talk to a child and family at critical times during the disease course, genetic testing, individual, family, educational, psychological and psychiatric interventions, and caring for international patients . Each chapter highlights the necessity of embracing
• Titolo autorizzato: Pediatric psycho-oncology
• ISBN: 0-19-933513-3; 0-19-939068-1; 0-19-933512-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910787225003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: APOS Clinical Reference Handbooks