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A.D. Gallo and K. Westhoff

 

 

20.4.2.4 Interventions

Orientation aids and information

Empathetic acceptance of emotions without premature comforting or giving of advice

Support of open communication

20.4.3 Start of Therapy

20.4.3.1 Problems

Preparations for therapy (central venous catheter, simulation of radiotherapy, etc.)

Handing authority and responsibility to the treatment team

The prospect of hospital stays lasting from days to weeks

Side effects of therapy

Giving written informed consent

Dealing with the desire for and recommendation of alternative forms of therapy

20.4.3.2 Requirements

Engagement with therapy, side effects, and the as yet unfamiliar treatment team

Adequate care and support of patient by parents

Involvement and informing of siblings

20.4.3.3 Reactions

Fear of therapeutic interventions and their side effects (e.g., pain, nausea, loss

 

of hair)

Regression

Parents’ overprotectiveness toward the patient

20.4.3.4 Interventions

Individual, problem-centered support of patient and family

Supportive measures: preparation for medical interventions, using relaxation techniques to reduce the fear of medical interventions

Discussion of desire or recommendation for alternative therapy

20.4.4 Course of Therapy

20.4.4.1 Problems

Long duration of therapy

Physical and emotional exhaustion

Altered appearance (e.g., loss of hair, loss or gain of weight)

Psychological changes (high-dose corticosteroid therapy)

Complications and postponement of treatment

Separation from the family (patient, parents, siblings)

Missing contact with friends

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