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Play for sick children : play specialists in hospitals and beyond / Catherine Hubbuck.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Jessica Kingsley, 2009.Description: 272 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781843106548 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 618.92891653 22
  • 618.92891653
LOC classification:
  • RJ505.P6 H78 2009
Contents:
Socio-historical perspectives on children and the experience of being in hospital -- What play specialists do and what they don't -- The effects of being in hospital on children and young people -- More than just playing : the importance of normalising play -- Emotional support and the art of distraction -- Imparting information -- In conclusion.
Summary: This book offers an insight into the work of play specialists, examining the repercussions of being ill and receiving treatment experienced by children and their families. The author proposes that play should be a high priority for those working in hospitals and challenges other health professionals to recognise its value.
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4 Week Loan Sligo University Hospital Sligo University Hospital Sligo University Hospital - Loan Stock 618.92891653 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 05211
4 Week Loan St. Luke's General Hospital Kilkenny St. Luke's General Hospital Kilkenny Open Shelves 618.92891653 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 031079
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Socio-historical perspectives on children and the experience of being in hospital -- What play specialists do and what they don't -- The effects of being in hospital on children and young people -- More than just playing : the importance of normalising play -- Emotional support and the art of distraction -- Imparting information -- In conclusion.

This book offers an insight into the work of play specialists, examining the repercussions of being ill and receiving treatment experienced by children and their families. The author proposes that play should be a high priority for those working in hospitals and challenges other health professionals to recognise its value.

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