Play for Sick Children - Play Specialists in Hospitals and Beyond (Paperback, New)

Play for Sick Children offers a unique insight into the crucial work of the play specialist. It examines the repercussions of being ill and receiving treatment experienced by children and their families, and highlights the importance of receiving quality play opportunities to counter these negative effects. The author proposes that play should be a high priority for those working in hospitals and other healthcare settings, and challenges other professionals to acknowledge, understand, accept and value the play specialist's role within the multidisciplinary team. The book explores the history of play in hospital, outlines the basic techniques and practical approaches used in working with sick children and young people, and identifies and discusses key theoretical and practical elements of the ever-changing role of the play specialist. This all-encompassing resource will be of great value to the ever growing and dedicated community of professionals who provide play, information and emotional support for sick children and their families.

General

Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2009
First published:	August 2009
Authors:	Cath Hubbuck
Dimensions:	228 x 151 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84310-654-8
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Occupational therapy > Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama) Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Children
LSN:	1-84310-654-X
Barcode:	9781843106548

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