Importancia del rol de enfermería en el cuidado del paciente pediátrico con leucemia linfoblástica aguda: Importance of the nursing role in the care of pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common malignant neoplasm in childhood. They are neoplasticprocesses of the hematopoietic tissue of clonal origin, which are distinguished by infiltration into the bone marrow, bloodand other tissues by cancer cells of the hematopoietic tissue. Objective: to show the importance of the nursing role inthe care of pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Materials and methods: a descriptive bibliographicreview was carried out, in which updated bibliography was used, where reference was made to the most importantarticles, for which studies by different authors were consulted from sources such as Infomed, MEDISAN, virtual library,google academic and others. Results: leukemia is the most common oncological disorder of childhood, characterizedby a bone marrow condition that causes excessive production of immature cells called blasts. The exact etiology of thisdisease is not known, but like the rest of malignant diseases, it is multifactorial. To diagnose the disease, a bone marrowaspirate is indicated to assess whether or not there is cellular blastosis. The treatment that the child will receive will beaimed at eliminating leukemic cells for better bone marrow functioning. Discussion: The nursing care applied to these patients is aimed at the alterations that this condition can cause to the different systems of the body. Nursing carefocuses on protecting them from external agents, preserving their health and personality, and incorporating them intosociety as active members. Conclusions: Nursing is an essential care element in the care of pediatric patients with acutelymphoblastic leukemia. The nurse plays a fundamental role, offering not only care, but also attending to her needs andthe main alterations of the body to achieve quality of life in the world of children's oncology.
Source: Maestro y sociedad
Institution: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Santiago de Cuba
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Hematology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220189800