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Promoting psychological well-being in children with acute and chronic illness / Melinda Edwards and Penny Titman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010.Description: 1 online resource (215 pages) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780857003959
  • 085700395X
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Promoting psychological well-being in children with acute and chronic illness.DDC classification:
  • 618.92/044 22
LOC classification:
  • RJ380 .E334 2010eb
NLM classification:
  • 2010 L-249
  • WS 210
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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 medical conditions, covering support within health, social services and education. It discusses issues such as the impact of diagnosis and the experiences of children and their families in managing their medical condition and treatment. Strategies to support children and help them to cope with medic.
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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.

Print version record.

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 medical conditions, covering support within health, social services and education. It discusses issues such as the impact of diagnosis and the experiences of children and their families in managing their medical condition and treatment. Strategies to support children and help them to cope with medic.

WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 650

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