Psychosocial Care of the Pediatric Oncology Patient Undergoing Surgical Treatment
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- 作者：Marci Mechtel ; mechtelm@msu.eduAuthor Vitae ; Ashley StoeckleAuthor Vitae
- 关键词：coping ; anxiety ; surgery ; pediatric oncology ; therapeutic play ; educational preparation ; art-based coping
- 刊名：Seminars in Oncology Nursing
- 出版年：2017
- 出版时间：February 2017
- 年：2017
- 卷：33
- 期：1
- 页码：87-97
- 全文大小：154 K
- 卷排序：33
文摘
To review the psychosocial aspects experienced by children with cancer undergoing surgical and procedural treatments.Data SourcesCINAHL, PubMed, and PsycINFO resources.ConclusionThe diagnosis of cancer is a threatening experience for the pediatric patient with cancer leading to anxiety and distress, which is elevated with a surgical or procedural approach to treatment. Assessing the child's developmental level and previous experiences are fundamental in identifying the appropriate interventions to reduce anxiety and distress to support effective coping.Implications for Nursing PracticeNurses are instrumental in assessing the child's level of anxiety related to surgical procedures. Suggested evidence-based interventions for anxiety and distress include therapeutic play, structured educational preparation, and art-based programs (ie, Hope Bead program).