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The psychological preparation of children for hospitalisation (Chapter 5)

The psychological preparation of children for hospitalisation (Chapter 5)
The psychological preparation of children for hospitalisation (Chapter 5)
Historical and contemporary work identifies that children have fears and anxieties when they are admitted to hospital. After examining the rationale for such anxieties and potential consequences, this chapter concentrates on the various ways in which professionals can help children prepare for and cope with their hospital experience. The role of parents/carers is also identified and questions raised as to the specific needs of children with leaning difficulties, communication impairment and chronic illness. Finally, the importance of ongoing staff education is noted.
children's nurses, psychological preparation, children in hospital, children's experience of hospitals
0443074011
61-76
Churchill Livingstone
Glasper, E.A.
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Haggarty, R.E.A.
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Glasper, E.A.
Richardson, J.
Glasper, E.A.
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Haggarty, R.E.A.
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Glasper, E.A.
Richardson, J.

Glasper, E.A. and Haggarty, R.E.A. (2005) The psychological preparation of children for hospitalisation (Chapter 5). In, Glasper, E.A. and Richardson, J. (eds.) A textbook of children's and young people's nursing. UK. Churchill Livingstone, pp. 61-76.

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Historical and contemporary work identifies that children have fears and anxieties when they are admitted to hospital. After examining the rationale for such anxieties and potential consequences, this chapter concentrates on the various ways in which professionals can help children prepare for and cope with their hospital experience. The role of parents/carers is also identified and questions raised as to the specific needs of children with leaning difficulties, communication impairment and chronic illness. Finally, the importance of ongoing staff education is noted.

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Published date: December 2005
Keywords: children's nurses, psychological preparation, children in hospital, children's experience of hospitals

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Local EPrints ID: 24200
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/24200
ISBN: 0443074011
PURE UUID: 660f2c78-9814-4334-921c-0798ec1a52e9

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Date deposited: 05 Apr 2006
Last modified: 14 Dec 2023 17:43

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Author: E.A. Glasper
Author: R.E.A. Haggarty
Editor: E.A. Glasper
Editor: J. Richardson

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