Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine the relationship between membrane damage and intellectual and academic abilities in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and pilot test a math intervention for children with ALL who were affected. DATA SOURCES: Research studies and review articles. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the prophylactic central nervous system (CNS) treatment for long-term disease-free survival, many children with ALL subsequently experience declines in intellectual and academic skills. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Improving academic abilities in children who have received CNS treatment is of high priority and may have longlasting implications on quality of life.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 279-290; discussion 291-299 |
Journal | Seminars in oncology nursing |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology(nursing)