Handbook of Long Term Care of The Childhood Cancer Survivor

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Mucci, Grace A. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Torno, Lilibeth R. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Boston, MA : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Σειρά: Specialty Topics in Pediatric Neuropsychology
• Θέματα: Psychology.; Public health.; Oncology.; Pediatrics.; Neuropsychology.; Child psychology.; School psychology.; Public Health.; Child and School Psychology.

This authoritative reference examines in depth the myriad challenges facing pediatric cancer survivors and proposes a robust framework for structured follow-up of these patients through adulthood. Approaches to long-term follow-up include both established models of care and targeted models of lifelo...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• SECTION I:  SURVEILLANCE OF THE SURVIVOR
• The long and winding road: Transitions in care for the childhood cancer survivor
• Developmental Considerations in the Transition from Child and Adolescent to Adult Survivorship
• The European Experience of Establishing Guidelines for Surveillance of the Childhood Cancer Survivor  SECTION II:  SURVEILLANCE OF MEDICAL LATE EFFECTS
• Long Term Follow Up Roadmaps by Disease and Treatment
• Central Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Cardiovascular System.-Pulmonary System
• Renal, Genitourinary and Reproductive System
• Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Systems
• Musculoskeletal System
• Eye, Ear and Oral Health
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
• Second Malignant Neoplasms
• SECTION III:  NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL LATE EFFECTS
• Neuropsychological Outcomes of Childhood Leukemia Survivors
• Neuropsychological Effects of Pediatric Brain Tumors and Associated Treatment
• SECTION IV:  PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND QUALITY OF LIFE
• Psychological Challenges and Adaptation in Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer
• Building Resiliency in Childhood Cancer Survivors:  A Clinician’s Perspective
• Cultural and Linguistic issues in the Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Cancer Survivors
• Quality of Life During Palliative Care
• SECTION V:  RE-ENTRY AFTER TREATMENT
• Lifestyle Factors and Health Risk Behaviors
• School Issues and Educational Strategies for Survivors of Childhood Cancer.-  Special Education Laws
• Career and Vocational Outlook
• Rehabilitation Considerations in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
•   Neurocognitive Late Effects in Children Treated for Cancer:  Psychological Impact, Identification, and Prevention and Remediation
• Psychopharmacological Interventions in Childhood Cancer Survivors
•  The Cancer Survivor and Complementary Health Approaches.-  Barriers and Disparities in Accessing Quality Care Amongst Childhood Cancer Survivors
• Educating and Preparing the Childhood Cancer Survivor for Long-Term Care:  A Curriculum Model for Cancer Centers
• SECTION VI: RESOURCES. .