Child Life Specialist

Herausgegeben:Surhone, Lambert M.; Timpledon, Miriam T.; Marseken, Susan F.

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Produktbeschreibung

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Child life specialists are pediatric health care professionals who work with patients, their family and others involved in the child''s care in order to help them manage stress and understand medical and various procedures. "The objectives of such services will be to minimize the negative impact of situational disruptions while maintaining individual growth and development and family relationships."A child life specialist in America is a professional traditionally employed in the hospital setting. He or she focuses on the psychosocial development of children, and encourages effective coping strategies for children and their families under stress. Child life specialists recognize individuality in patients, and use a range of developmentally appropriate activities, including play, preparation for a medical procedure, education, self-expression, and family support to help cope with hospitalization, illness, or death and dying.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Betascript Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm
• ISBN-13: 9786130893958
• ISBN-10: 6130893957
• Artikelnr.: 29905215