Child life in hospitals : theory and practice /

Child life services include providing emotional support, structuring therapeutic play programs, psychologically preparing children for medical procedures, enhancing the hospital environment, and acting as the child's and parents' advocate. This book covers them all. It begins by describing...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Thompson, Richard H., Stanford, Gene (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Springfield, Ill. : Charles C. Thomas, ©1981.
Temas:
Children > Hospital care.
Children > Preparation for medical care.
Child, Hospitalized
Enfants > Soins hospitaliers.
Enfants > Préparation aux soins médicaux.
MEDICAL > Hospital Administration & Care.
Children > Hospital care
Children > Preparation for medical care
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • What is a child life program?
  • Reactions of children to hospitalization
  • Working with parents and families
  • The importance of play to the hospitalized child
  • Implementing a play program
  • Preparing children for medical encounters
  • Advocacy and concern for the environment
  • Relations with other professionals
  • Supervision of volunteers, students, and staff
  • "Selling" a child life program
  • Appendix A: Child life activity study section position paper
  • Appendix B: Position statement on involvement of parents and families in health care settings
  • Appendix C: Position statement on the care of adolescents and families in health care settings
  • Appendix D: Statements of policy for the care of children and families in health care settings.

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