Promoting psychological well-being in children with acute and chronic illness /
Living with a chronic illness can have a significant psychological impact on a child and his or her family, and it is essential that this aspect of their care is not overlooked. This book provides a comprehensive guide to promoting the psychological well-being of children with chronic illnesses and...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; Philadelphia :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2010.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Assessment
- 3. Promoting Adaptation: The Child's Experience
- 4. Promoting Adaptation: The Experience of Parents, Siblings and Families
- 5. Managing Procedural Distress
- 6. Assessing and Treating Chronic Pain and Medically Unexplained Symptoms
- 7. Promoting Adherence to Treatment
- 8. Education, School and Peer Relationships
- 9. Empowering Young People: Involvement in Decision Making and Developing Health Care Services
- 10. Transition to Adult Services
- 11. Palliative Care and Bereavement
- 12. Staff Support and Caring for the Carers
- 13. Concluding Remarks
- Appendix 1: Web Resources
- Appendix 2: Books for Children, Adolescents and Young People.