Strategy of medical, psychological and social rehabilitation for children with haematological and oncological diseases

Abstract

Advances in the treatment of children with hematological and oncological diseases have led to accumulation of disabled children with severe organic and functional disorders that require the development of medical, neurocognitive, physical and psycho-social rehabilitation of these patients. On the basis of literature and own data about late effects and long-term results of treatment the concept of multidisciplinary rehabilitation, providing individual development, rehabilitation, education and social adaptation of sick children has been formulated.

Keywords

• pediatric oncology
• pediatric hematology
• medical rehabilitation
• neurocognitive
• physical
• psychological and social rehabilitation