Promoting psychological well-being in children with acute and chronic illness

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 man...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Edwards, Melinda (-)
Otros Autores: Titman, Penny
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2010.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798195406719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • FRONT COVER; Promoting Psychological Well-Being in Children with Acute andChronic Illness; 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 MedicallyUnexplained Symptoms; 7. Promoting Adherence to Treatment; 8. Education, School and Peer Relat; 9. Empowering Young People: Involvement in DecisionMaking and Developing Health Care Services; 10. Transition to AdultServices
  • 11. Palliative Care and Bereavement12. Staff Support and Caring for the Carers; 13. Concluding Remarks; Appendix 1: Web Resources; Appendix 2: Books for Children, Adolescents and Young People; References; Subject Index; Author Index