This book provides a 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.
This book provides a 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.
Melinda Edwards is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Evelina Children's Hospital, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London. She has worked as a paediatric psychologist for 20 years, and has a wide range of experience across different medical specialities. Penny Titman is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. She has worked in a range of child services both within a mental health setting and within general and paediatric settings. Both authors are members of the Paediatric Psychology Network Committee, the national special interest group for paediatric psychologists in the UK.
Inhaltsangabe
List of tables. List of figures. 1. Introduction. 2. Assessment. 3. Promoting adaptation: the experience of the child. 4. Promoting adaptation: the experience of parents, siblings and families. 5. Management of procedural distress. 6. Assessment and management of 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 care. 11. Bereavement and palliative care. 12. Supporting staff and caring for the carers. Appendix 1. Resources. Appendix 2. Books for children. References. Index.
List of tables. List of figures. 1. Introduction. 2. Assessment. 3. Promoting adaptation: the experience of the child. 4. Promoting adaptation: the experience of parents, siblings and families. 5. Management of procedural distress. 6. Assessment and management of 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 care. 11. Bereavement and palliative care. 12. Supporting staff and caring for the carers. Appendix 1. Resources. Appendix 2. Books for children. References. Index.
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