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Marta Benko

Marta Benko
Primary Position
Pediatric Psycho-oncologist
Job Responsibilities
Patient Care
Education/Training
Psychology
Short Synopsis of Professional Interests
My main interests are pediatric neuropsychology and psycho-oncology. As a founder of the first Croatian Pediatric Psycho-oncology Centre, I`m dedicated to improving the quality of life for cancer kids and health care for kids and their families.
Training Opportunities at Location
Yes
Address
Children`s Hospital Zagreb, Oncology/Hematology Dept., Psycho-oncology Centre
Klaićeva 16
10000 Zagreb, Europe
eMAIL
mbenko.psiholog@gmail.com
Phone(s)
+38514600252 or +385914600117
Keywords
pediatric neuropsychology
assessment
rehabilitation
Publications of Interest

Benko, M., Horvat, M., Bago-Blecich, M. (2004). Postoperative Behavioral Outcomes in Children After Tonsillectomy: Effect of Sedative Premedication. Acta Anaesthesiologica Croatica, 1:7, 24-25.

Jakovljević G, Čulić S, Benko M, Jakupčević K, Stepan J. Parent's type of personality, negative affectivity and family stress events in children with cancer. SIOP Abstract Book 2008; 194. 40th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology, Berlin, Germany, 02. - 06. October 2008.

Benko M. (2009). Supportive Psychological Care in Pediatric Oncology and Hematology. Paediatria Croatica53, 277-80.

Benko, M. National Strategy for Developing Rehabilitation Centers for Cancer Kids in Croatia. Abstract Book 2010: ii111.14th International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-oncology, Vienna, Austria, 20-23. June 2010 inNeuro-oncology,12(6).

Jakovljević G, Čulić S, Benko M, Kalebić Jakupčević K, Stepan J, Šprajc, M. (2010). Parental type of personality, negative affectivity and family stressful events in children with cancer. Psychiatria Danubina, 22(3), 436-440.