Symptom Monitoring and Dependent Care During Cancer Treatment in Children

May 2006 in “ Cancer Nursing ”

Phoebe D. Williams, Jami Schmideskamp, E. Lavonne Ridder, Arthur R. Williams

hair loss cancer treatment Therapy-Related Symptom Checklist Karnofsky scale nausea fatigue massage complementary medicine diet nutrition lifestyle changes mind/body control

TLDR Systematic symptom assessment helps prioritize care for children undergoing cancer treatment.

This pilot study examined symptom monitoring and dependent care strategies used by parents and caregivers of 11 children undergoing cancer treatment, with a mean age of 10.4 years. The study utilized the Therapy-Related Symptom Checklist (TRSC) and the Karnofsky scale to assess symptoms and functional status, respectively. Common symptoms included nausea, fatigue, and hair loss, with nausea being universal among participants. Care strategies employed included distraction, massage, mouth rinses, and vitamins, with some children receiving medications for pain and nausea. Complementary medicine approaches were categorized into diet/nutrition/lifestyle changes and mind/body control, with these being the most frequently used strategies. The study highlighted the importance of systematic assessment using self-report checklists to identify and prioritize symptoms for intervention.

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