Assessment of Mothers' Knowledge and Practice Regarding Care of their Children Suffering from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma at Children's Cancer Hospital (57357)

Abstract

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) results from malignant proliferation of cells of lymphatic system. Although malignant lymphomas are generally restricted to lymphoid tissue such as lymph nodes, Payer's patches, and spleen. Its occurrence in bone and primary central nervous system (CNS) can be rarely prevented in children (Yu et al., 2012). Nursing role for caring of children suffering from NHL is important and vital because the child has many physical and psychological needs. In addition to performing specialized care, nurses help mothers to learn about the treatment, ways to cope with side effects, hospitalization, and recovery from the disease (Lindberg et al., 2013). This study aimed to: - Assess the mothers' knowledge and practice regarding care of their children suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at children's cancer hospital (57357).