Nurs Child Young People. 2017 Nov 07;29(9):23-27. doi: 10.7748/ncyp.2017.e971.

Interdisciplinary care of a neonate with haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.

Nursing children and young people

Naomi Lowe-Lennon, Tracey Jones

PMID: 29115762 DOI: 10.7748/ncyp.2017.e971

Abstract

Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare condition not commonly observed in neonatal units. It poses a challenge to neonatal staff to source expertise and information when diagnosing and treating patients with this condition. This article uses a case study of a neonate with HLH to analyse interdisciplinary team dynamics in hospital and explore how teams can effectively share knowledge and learn from each other when treating patients with rare and complex conditions.

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Keywords: autoimmune diseases; child health; haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis; interdisciplinary learning; neonatal; rare diseases

Conflict of interest statement

MeSH terms

• Humans
• Infant
• Infant, Newborn
• Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic / diagnosis
• Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic / physiopathology
• Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic / therapy
• Patient Care Team

Publication Types

• Journal Article