Working with pediatric patients: A child life in-service

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2000-08

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Texas Tech University

Abstract

This study will examine the knowledge that students in the heahh care field have regarding child life and children's needs during hospitalization both before and after a child life in-service. The one-hour in-service includes information regarding child life services and programs, child development and children's conception of illness, and ways to help children cope with their hospitalization and procedures. This program will be offered to medical residents, nursing students, and nursing assistants in local universities and heahh care programs.

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Medical personnel, Hospital care, Children

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