Mind-body therapies for the pediatric oncology patient: matching the right therapy with the right patient.
Pediatric oncology nurses provide care for children across a continuum from the point of diagnostic evaluation through treatments and cure or a peaceful, dignified death. Nurses provide this care in a wide variety of settings such as the home, hospital, clinics, schools, camps, and residential facilities. Mind-body therapies are being used more frequently in the care of children receiving treatment for cancer. Matching the right therapy with the right patient is an important component of care.
Ott
Mary Jane
MJ
Nursing and Patient Care Services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA. maryjane_ott@dfci.harvard.edu
D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D026441:Mind-Body Therapies / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D018579:Patient Selection; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*