Child Life Quiz 1
1) The growth and development of the profession
2)Professional issues, including the activities engaged in by Child Life Specialists
(interventions)
3) Research describing and documenting the work done by CLS (qualitative study)
4) Addressing the efficacy of Child Life work (why it works and to improve o interventions) -
Research specific to Child Life is in four principle areas
Research is often done by other members of the health care team (nursing an psychology)
because Child Life is a relatively new profession (many authors will not be child life
specialists) -
Who usually conducts child life research?
Research is important because it justifies the need for Child Life Services and allow for the
profession to grow, there is always a need -
Why is research important?
"Evidenced-based practice represents an integration of clinical experience, the best available
research, and patient preference/needs. The Child Life Council supports this analysis of
outcome research that specifically addresses child life practices in order to give child life
professional the evidence they need to continually advance the quality of practice and to
communicate with others about child life work" -
What is an Evidence Based Practice Statement?
Purpose of the EBP statement: to present empirical findings regarding the value of play for
hospitalized children. Reviewed studies from 1960-2006- after compiling valid data,
reviewed 10 studies. -
Purpose of the EPB statement for play
Statements like these are key for the justifications of Child Life Specialists -
Why is this statement important- The Value of Play: In one meta-analysis of 800
studies, an author Fisher, 1992- "Play was found to significantly promote cognitive and social
aspects of development and these effects were magnified when adults participated in play
with children"
developmentally supportive play that facilitates the emotional well-being and coping of a
pediatric patient
Therapeutic play is a less structured way to focus on the process of play as a mechanism for
mastering developmental milestones and critical events such as hospitalizations -
Define Therapeutic Play
1-the encouragement of emotional expression (medical play)
2- instructional play to educate children about medical experiences
3-physiologically enhancing play (ex. Blowing bubbles to improve breathing) -
What 3 Types of Activites does Therapeutic Play include?
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, addresses basic and persistent psychological issues associated with how a child may interact
with his or her world -
Define Play Therapy
Decreasing anxiety
Decreasing fears for children from time of admission to immediately after surgery and to time
of discharge
Increased cooperation during stressful procedures (play helps speed up procedures)
Willingness to return to the hospital for further treatment
Less physiological distress- ex. Lower blood pressure, palm sweating, or pulse rate -
Name some Benefits of Therapeutic Play
to present empirical findings regarding the components of effective psychological preparation
for hospitalized children. Reviewed over 350 studies - after compiling valid data, reviewed
30 studies.
Only 3 of the selected specifically looked at evaluation performed by Child Life Specialists. -
What was the purpose of the EPB for preparation?
Primary goal of preparation: "to reduce the fear and anxiety experienced by a child who is
undergoing a medical procedure and to promote his or her long-term coping and adjustment
to future health care challenges." -
What is the primary goal of preparation?
1) Provision of Developmentally Appropriate Information: Clear and accurate
communication about what will happen during the procedure and why it will happen. As well
as providing coping techniques for individual child.
Methods vary depending on age and developmental level
Focus on sensory information
Justififes why a Child Life Specialist is needed because trained for developmental qualities
for each child
2) Opportunities for emotional Expressions: Stressors are anticipated and misconceptions and
fears are addressed
Children who ask questions tend to cope better and less distressed
Want to give children the chance to ask questions
3) Establishing Trust with Members of the Pediatric Health Care Team: During preparation
children can develop trusting relationship with their health care team.
Children who received any form of preparation and supportive care were more satisfied with
their experience then others. -
Name the 3 Key Elements of Preparation
: to present empirical findings regarding the variables with children's ability to cope with
hospitalizations. Reviewed 150 studies - after compiling valid data, reviewed 26 studies. -
What was the purpose of the EPB assessment statement?
Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation -
What does APIE Stand for?
Child variables
Family variables
Illness variables
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1) The growth and development of the profession
2)Professional issues, including the activities engaged in by Child Life Specialists
(interventions)
3) Research describing and documenting the work done by CLS (qualitative study)
4) Addressing the efficacy of Child Life work (why it works and to improve o interventions) -
Research specific to Child Life is in four principle areas
Research is often done by other members of the health care team (nursing an psychology)
because Child Life is a relatively new profession (many authors will not be child life
specialists) -
Who usually conducts child life research?
Research is important because it justifies the need for Child Life Services and allow for the
profession to grow, there is always a need -
Why is research important?
"Evidenced-based practice represents an integration of clinical experience, the best available
research, and patient preference/needs. The Child Life Council supports this analysis of
outcome research that specifically addresses child life practices in order to give child life
professional the evidence they need to continually advance the quality of practice and to
communicate with others about child life work" -
What is an Evidence Based Practice Statement?
Purpose of the EBP statement: to present empirical findings regarding the value of play for
hospitalized children. Reviewed studies from 1960-2006- after compiling valid data,
reviewed 10 studies. -
Purpose of the EPB statement for play
Statements like these are key for the justifications of Child Life Specialists -
Why is this statement important- The Value of Play: In one meta-analysis of 800
studies, an author Fisher, 1992- "Play was found to significantly promote cognitive and social
aspects of development and these effects were magnified when adults participated in play
with children"
developmentally supportive play that facilitates the emotional well-being and coping of a
pediatric patient
Therapeutic play is a less structured way to focus on the process of play as a mechanism for
mastering developmental milestones and critical events such as hospitalizations -
Define Therapeutic Play
1-the encouragement of emotional expression (medical play)
2- instructional play to educate children about medical experiences
3-physiologically enhancing play (ex. Blowing bubbles to improve breathing) -
What 3 Types of Activites does Therapeutic Play include?
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, addresses basic and persistent psychological issues associated with how a child may interact
with his or her world -
Define Play Therapy
Decreasing anxiety
Decreasing fears for children from time of admission to immediately after surgery and to time
of discharge
Increased cooperation during stressful procedures (play helps speed up procedures)
Willingness to return to the hospital for further treatment
Less physiological distress- ex. Lower blood pressure, palm sweating, or pulse rate -
Name some Benefits of Therapeutic Play
to present empirical findings regarding the components of effective psychological preparation
for hospitalized children. Reviewed over 350 studies - after compiling valid data, reviewed
30 studies.
Only 3 of the selected specifically looked at evaluation performed by Child Life Specialists. -
What was the purpose of the EPB for preparation?
Primary goal of preparation: "to reduce the fear and anxiety experienced by a child who is
undergoing a medical procedure and to promote his or her long-term coping and adjustment
to future health care challenges." -
What is the primary goal of preparation?
1) Provision of Developmentally Appropriate Information: Clear and accurate
communication about what will happen during the procedure and why it will happen. As well
as providing coping techniques for individual child.
Methods vary depending on age and developmental level
Focus on sensory information
Justififes why a Child Life Specialist is needed because trained for developmental qualities
for each child
2) Opportunities for emotional Expressions: Stressors are anticipated and misconceptions and
fears are addressed
Children who ask questions tend to cope better and less distressed
Want to give children the chance to ask questions
3) Establishing Trust with Members of the Pediatric Health Care Team: During preparation
children can develop trusting relationship with their health care team.
Children who received any form of preparation and supportive care were more satisfied with
their experience then others. -
Name the 3 Key Elements of Preparation
: to present empirical findings regarding the variables with children's ability to cope with
hospitalizations. Reviewed 150 studies - after compiling valid data, reviewed 26 studies. -
What was the purpose of the EPB assessment statement?
Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation -
What does APIE Stand for?
Child variables
Family variables
Illness variables
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