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Osteogenic Sarcoma of the Sacral Spine: An Interdisciplinary Team Challenge

Oncology/Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, The Children’s Hospital, 1056 E 19th Ave, Box 495, Denver, CO 80218king.nancy{at}tchden.org

Rebecca Berkhof, BSN, RN

Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri

Heather Mellema, BSN, RN

Jammie Reichel, BSN, RN

Tommi Joseph, MA, CCLS

Oncology/Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, The Children’s Hospital, Denver, Colorado

Kim Keenan, MS, OTR

Jenny Parker, MSPT

The Children’s Hospital, Denver, Colorado

Karina Delgado

Denver, Colorado

A child with osteogenic sarcoma of the sacral spine has complex nursing and interdisciplinary team needs. The course of one patient is discussed, both from the patient and family’s perspective and that of her inter-disciplinary care team. The need for a coordinated, holistic approach to care that involves advance planning, continual reassessment of goals, and clear communication among the team members and consulting services is clearly demonstrated.

Key Words: osteogenic sarcoma • interdisciplinary care • communication • care planning

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, Vol. 22, No. 4, 194-202 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1043454204273890


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