Title
Unique considerations for the pediatric heart transplant recipient: the role of the school nurse.
Abstract
Heart transplantation has become an accepted therapy for terminal heart conditions in children. With the increasing incidence of pediatric heart transplantation, school nurses may find cardiac recipients in their schools. The article discusses physical and psychological considerations for managing these students. Among the physical considerations are work capacity, appearance, organ rejection, and infection. The psychological considerations are emotions, cognitive functioning, quality of life, and behavioral concerns. The school nurse is a key resource in informing staff about the unique concerns of pediatric transplant recipients and in ensuring they are integrated into the school setting.
Department(s)
Public Health and Sports Medicine
Kinesiology
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1999
Recommended Citation
Duitsman, D. M., E. C. Suddaby, and G. Masterson. "Unique considerations for the pediatric heart transplant recipient: the role of the school nurse." The Journal of school nursing: the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses 15, no. 3 (1999): 10-13.
Journal Title
The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses
