Oncology Nursing

This book presents the current state of the nursing science in topics relevant to the care of pediatric oncology patients and their families across the treatment trajectory and is framed within a precision health framework. The spectrum of topics covered is wide, including, for example, symptom management, self-care management, exercise and physical activity, family-centered care, palliative care, the role of the nurse in treatment decision making, patient and nurse resiliency, survivorship, and genetic counseling.

by Oncology Nursing Consultant Kilauea Hawaii Gail M Wilkes R.N. M.S. (Author), Margaret Barton-Burke R.N. PH.D. (Author)

This book presents the current state of the nursing science in topics relevant to the care of pediatric oncology patients and their families across the treatment trajectory and is framed within a precision health framework. The spectrum of topics covered is wide, including, for example, symptom management, self-care management, exercise and physical activity, family-centered care, palliative care, the role of the nurse in treatment decision making, patient and nurse resiliency, survivorship, and genetic counseling.

This book presents the current state of the nursing science in topics relevant to the care of pediatric oncology patients and their families across the treatment trajectory and is framed within a precision health framework. The spectrum of topics covered is wide, including, for example, symptom management, self-care management, exercise and physical activity, family-centered care, palliative care, the role of the nurse in treatment decision making, patient and nurse resiliency, survivorship, and genetic counseling.

by Gail M. Wilkes (Author), Margaret Barton-Burke (Author)

by Barbara Ho Gobel (Author)

“Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook”is a joint effort between nurses in Cana- da,the UK,and the USA.This is a first-time collabo- ration between pediatric hematology and oncology nurses from two continents and represents a blend- ing of knowledge from these experts.The book is de- signed to be a comprehensive clinical handbook for nurses in advanced practice working with pediatric hematology / oncology patients.Specific issues relat- ed to young children and adolescents with cancer and hematologic disorders are discussed.

“Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook”is a joint effort between nurses in Cana- da,the UK,and the USA.This is a first-time collabo- ration between pediatric hematology and oncology nurses from two continents and represents a blend- ing of knowledge from these experts.The book is de- signed to be a comprehensive clinical handbook for nurses in advanced practice working with pediatric hematology / oncology patients.Specific issues relat- ed to young children and adolescents with cancer and hematologic disorders are discussed.