Hospitalized School-Age Children: Psychosocial Issues and Use of a Live, Closed-Circuit Television Program
Description:
This descriptive study utilized semi-structured interviews and observations to examine the experiences of hospitalized school-age children, and explore the potential of a live, closed-circuit television program as a psychosocial intervention. Among findings, Phase I data from 16 subjects indicates a) concern with painful medical procedures, particularly intraveneous (IV) injections, b) a desire for more information, especially concerning medical equipment, c) a variety of responses to social is…
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Date:
August 1993
Creator:
Ravert, Russell D. (Russell Douglas)
Partner:
UNT Libraries