Editors
Christina Baggott, PhD RN PPCNP-BC CPON®
Dianne Fochtman, PhD RN CHPPN CPNP CPON®
Genevieve V. Foley, MSN RN OCN®
Katherine Patterson Kelly, PhD RN PCNS-BC CPON®
Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents with Cancer and Blood Disorders, 4th edition, provides a comprehensive assessment of pediatric cancer and hematology diseases and their treatments for the nursing population. Case studies are included in each disease-related chapter, and the focus throughout is on personalized care of the child. The book includes Internet resources, a research table listing nursing studies, pharmacology tables, and chapters on
• surgery
• oncologic emergencies
• complementary and alternative treatments
• home care
• palliative care
• research
• ethical issues.
Strengthening the Commitment of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses to Family-Centered Care
• new concentration on parent and child partnerships in care
• emphasis on genetics and other biological and scientific initiatives that are leading to cutting-edge treatments
• refocus on outcomes in both treatment and survivorship
New content highlights include
• comprehensive hematology care
• treatment options for both common and rare hematologic conditions
• emerging information on the adolescent and young adult population issues from mortality and morbidity studies
• updates on biological processes and therapies.
Table of Contents:
Part I. Foundations
Part II. Treatment
Part III. Supportive Care
Part IV. Diseases