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Cognitive changes after chemotherapy among leukemic children in outpatient clinic at Cancer Institute, Cairo Governorate / Basma Rashad Mohammed Elfakhrany ; Supervised Sohier Aly Bader Eldin , Effat Mohamed Elkarmalawy , Lobna Mohammed Elamin Shalby

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Cairo : Basma Rashad Mohammed Elfakhrany , 2015Description: 170 Leaves : charts , facsimiles ; 30cmOther title:
  • تقييم التغيرات المعرفية بعد العلاج الكيماوى للاطفال المرضى بسرطان الدم بالعيادات الخارجية بمعهد الاورام بمحافظة القاهرة [Added title page title]
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Dissertation note: Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Nursing - Department of Community Health Nursing Summary: Background: Delayed Cognitive changes are some of the most common as well as most challenging complications associated with central nervous system directed treatment, such as Intrathecal chemotherapy, for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The aim of this study was to assess the cognitive changes of leukemic children who are treated with chemotherapy in outpatient clinic at Cancer Institute. Descriptive exploratory research design was utilized in this study. Setting; the study was conducted at the out-patient clinic of the Pediatric Oncology Department at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cairo University. Sample A convenient sample of 70 leukemic children in follow up stage after chemotherapy course between the ages of 6-12 years of age. Two tools were utilized in this study ;(1) leukemic child Structured questionnaire it includes Socio-demographic data , medical history , child psychosocial relation, academic school performance assessment, (2) child cognitive assessment tool was consisted of two part a) Neuropsychological processing concern checklist for school aged childrenb)Wechsler intelligence scale ..Results indicated that there was a highly positive significant correlation between cognitive skills variables together; Majority of the children had moderate changes in their cognitive skills after chemotherapy. Wechsler sub test indicated a deficit in the attention function, concentration, and memory function. The study concluded that the majority of leukemic survivor children had cognitive skills deficit and also the majority did not complete their study and become socially withdrawal. The study recommended comprehensive nursing assessment to be followed with leukemic children since their diagnosis till follow up stage, and cognitive rehabilitation program starting with chemotherapy course .
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Thesis Thesis قاعة الرسائل الجامعية - الدور الاول المكتبة المركزبة الجديدة - جامعة القاهرة Cai01.17.01.M.Sc.2015.Ba.C (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 01010110067964000
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Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Nursing - Department of Community Health Nursing

Background: Delayed Cognitive changes are some of the most common as well as most challenging complications associated with central nervous system directed treatment, such as Intrathecal chemotherapy, for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The aim of this study was to assess the cognitive changes of leukemic children who are treated with chemotherapy in outpatient clinic at Cancer Institute. Descriptive exploratory research design was utilized in this study. Setting; the study was conducted at the out-patient clinic of the Pediatric Oncology Department at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cairo University. Sample A convenient sample of 70 leukemic children in follow up stage after chemotherapy course between the ages of 6-12 years of age. Two tools were utilized in this study ;(1) leukemic child Structured questionnaire it includes Socio-demographic data , medical history , child psychosocial relation, academic school performance assessment, (2) child cognitive assessment tool was consisted of two part a) Neuropsychological processing concern checklist for school aged childrenb)Wechsler intelligence scale ..Results indicated that there was a highly positive significant correlation between cognitive skills variables together; Majority of the children had moderate changes in their cognitive skills after chemotherapy. Wechsler sub test indicated a deficit in the attention function, concentration, and memory function. The study concluded that the majority of leukemic survivor children had cognitive skills deficit and also the majority did not complete their study and become socially withdrawal. The study recommended comprehensive nursing assessment to be followed with leukemic children since their diagnosis till follow up stage, and cognitive rehabilitation program starting with chemotherapy course .

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