Declines Noted in Cognitive Processes and Association With Achievement Among Children With Leukemia.

CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study may guide the timing of interventions that could improve school achievement among survivors. 
. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Children undergoing treatment for ALL may experience issues with verbal working memory and increased difficulty in school. Nurses are in a position to refer parents and children to school resources for additional academic support. PMID: 28632246 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Oncology Nursing Forum)

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