Perceptions are a powerful tool that can really change a path. I am planning to construct my thesis utilizing perceptions of the role of child life as well.
Authors:
Chantal K. LeBlanc, Krista Naugler, and Kate Morrison
Child Life Services, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jennifer A. Parker
Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Christine T. Chambers
Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Department of Pediatrics and Centre for Pediatric Pain Research,
IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Abstract:
Chantal K. LeBlanc, Krista Naugler, and Kate Morrison
Child Life Services, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jennifer A. Parker
Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Christine T. Chambers
Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Department of Pediatrics and Centre for Pediatric Pain Research,
IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Abstract:
This study examined parent perceptions and satisfaction with interventions by
inpatient child life specialists (CLSs) and the role of child temperament. Forty-nine
parents of children (12 months–7 years) completed questionnaires assessing knowledge of the CLS’s role, perceived need for CLS intervention, whether they received
and were satisfied with the intervention(s), and their child’s temperament. Results
indicated that most parents were unaware of the CLS role prior to admission; they
received the interventions needed and were satisfied. Child temperament was related
to perceived need and receipt of developmental support and family facilitation
interventions, and children with more challenging temperament received more
interventions. Implications for practice are discussed.
- Knowledge of the Role of Child Life Specialist
- Child Life Specialist Interventions
- Parent Satisfaction
- Child Temperament
Researchers also were interested in parent's general comments regarding child life services. These comments were divided into 4 categories.
- Excellence in care
- Other child life services
- Areas for improvement
- Service(s) not utilized
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More research is being done in the field of child life to advocate for our role as an essential member of the health care team. It is up to us as professionals to be up-to-date on this research and spread the results to others in the field.
After reading the article, what results did you find interesting? What stood out to you in this study? What did you expect the researchers to find that maybe they didn't?
Caroline
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