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Implementing guidelines: Proposed definitions of neuropsychology services in pediatric oncology
Author(s) -
Baum Katherine T.,
Powell Stephanie K.,
Jacobson Lisa A.,
Gragert Marsha N.,
Janzen Laura A.,
Paltin Iris,
ReyCasserly Celiane M.,
Wilkening Greta N.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pediatric blood and cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1545-5017
pISSN - 1545-5009
DOI - 10.1002/pbc.26446
Subject(s) - medicine , terminology , neuropsychology , consistency (knowledge bases) , pediatric oncology , clinical practice , childhood cancer , service (business) , medical physics , family medicine , psychiatry , cancer , cognition , computer science , philosophy , linguistics , economy , economics , artificial intelligence
Several organizations have published guidelines for the neuropsychological care of survivors of childhood cancer. However, there is limited consensus in how these guidelines are applied. The model of neuropsychology service delivery is further complicated by the variable terminology used to describe recommended services. In an important first step to translate published guidelines into clinical practice, this paper proposes definitions for specific neuropsychological processes and services, with the goal of facilitating consistency across sites to foster future clinical program development and to clarify clinical practice guidelines.