Chapter 4. The Impact of Adolescent Cancer on Healthcare Professionals
- Dr Daniel Kelly1,
- Dr Faith Gibson2
Published Online: 16 APR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470697740.ch4
Copyright © 2008 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Cancer Care for Adolescents and Young Adults
Additional Information
How to Cite
Pearce, S. (2008) The Impact of Adolescent Cancer on Healthcare Professionals, in Cancer Care for Adolescents and Young Adults (eds D. Kelly and F. Gibson), Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470697740.ch4
Editor Information
- 1
Reader in Cancer and Palliative Care, School of Health and Social Science, Middlesex University, London
- 2
Senior Lecturer in Children's Cancer Nursing Research, UCL Institute of Child Healthand Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London
Publication History
- Published Online: 16 APR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405130943
Online ISBN: 9780470697740
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- adolescent cancer;
- unconscious feeling;
- team working;
- healthcare;
- intense feelings
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
Cultural meanings of care, cancer, and adolescent cancer care
Theories of stress, burnout, and coping
Emotions and care work
Unconscious feelings in adolescent cancer work
Mastering intense feelings
Maintaining boundaries
Multidisciplinary team working
Care and support
Concluding thoughts
References