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  • Title: Pediatric bone marrow transplantation update.
    Author: Abramovitz LZ, Senner AM.
    Journal: Oncol Nurs Forum; 1995; 22(1):107-15; quiz 116-7. PubMed ID: 7708510.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To review the diseases of childhood for which bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is an accepted treatment modality. DATA SOURCES: Book chapters, journal articles. DATA SYNTHESIS: BMT is used to treat a wide variety of nonmalignant and malignant childhood conditions. Despite treatment successes, BMT and its complications present a serious threat to children and a challenge for care providers. Identification of suitable donors is an ongoing concern. CONCLUSIONS: Acute and chronic/long-term effects of BMT are many and varied. Care of children and their families is ongoing and critical to achieving quality of life following successful transplantation. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: In addition to the intensive care required by BMT, nurses must be knowledgeable about normal growth and development and encourage each child to achieve his or her full potential.
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