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Using a Collaborative Child Life Approach for Continuous Surgical Preparation
Author(s) -
Sorensen Hayley L.,
Card Carrie A.,
Malley Mary T.,
Strzelecki Jessica M.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/j.aorn.2009.06.033
Subject(s) - multidisciplinary approach , coping (psychology) , perioperative nursing , perioperative , medicine , multidisciplinary team , surgical procedures , nursing , psychology , surgery , clinical psychology , social science , sociology
Child life specialists in surgical and perioperative programs use a systematic approach to provide continuous preparation for pediatric surgical patients. Within the context of family‐centered care, all staff members share in the ongoing responsibility of minimizing stress and maximizing effective coping for children and their parents or caregivers. Multidisciplinary collaboration increases positive outcomes for pediatric patients and their families. Detailed descriptions of the procedures used at Children's Hospital Boston and a case study are discussed to exemplify the coping benefits of using a collaborative child life approach to provide continuous preparation for surgical patients. AORN J 90 (October 2009) 557–566. © AORN, Inc, 2009.