Procedure-Related Cancer Pain in Children

ISBN-13: 9781857754537 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 210 str.

Christina Liossi

Opis

Research has demonstrated that children with cancer and their parents regards procedure-related pain as one of the most difficult parts of having cancer, and their distress continues years after the completion of anti-cancer treatment. This is a practical how to book that will provide readers with the knowledge, skills, structure and techniques to help young patients and their families to cope with painful medical procedures. The author has gathered together over 10 years experience in clinical paediatric oncology and palliative care to provide a concise overview of procedure-related pain.

Spis treści

The nature of pediatric procedure-related cancer pain. Pediatric procedure-related cancer pain assessment. The pharmacological management of procedure-related pain. The psychological management of procedure-related pain. Integrated care.

O autorze

John R Bennett has gathered together over 10 years experience in clinical pediatric oncology and palliative care to provide a concise overview of procedure-related pain.