| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2665727 | Journal of Pediatric Nursing | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at greater risk for developing pica compared to other children. This comorbidity can result in harmful medical and nutritional, and neurodevelopmental consequences. This article will describe the medical, nutritional, and psychosocial functioning in two children with SCD and pica in order to illustrate the potential complications and correlates of this co-morbidity. In addition, the clinical implications of pica in children with SCD will be discussed.
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Authors
Erin T. O'Callaghan, Jeffrey I. Gold,