Depression and Anxiety in Children at the End of Life  

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Kersun, Leslie S. ; Shemesh, Eyal

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Pediatric Clinics of North America vol. 54 no. 05 (Oct. 2007), page 691.
Topik: Pediatric Palliative Care

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Perpustakaan FK Nomor Panggil: P13.K.2007.05 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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Asignificant componenet of palliative care is the prompt diagnosis and management of distress, anxiety, and depression. this article reviews the symptoms and treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders in children at the end of life. Distinguishing between symptoms and disorders, the importance of open communication, consideration of the child's understanding of death, diagnostic challenges in chornically ill children, and suicidality are discussed. Because treatment options are available, ti is imperative that symptoms are recognized and addressed. Understanding the issues involved in sreening and diagnosis and the risks and benefits of available treatments can lead to an informed approach to the management of these disorders in the palliative care setting.

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