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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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Edwards, Melinda
Otros Autores: Titman, Penny
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: 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.