Introduction to Pediatric Psychology
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Transcript of Introduction to Pediatric Psychology
Introduction to Pediatric Psychology
October 23, 2007
Description Is interdisciplinary in nature
Addresses physical & mental aspects
Addresses both health & illness
History of the Field Early 20th century
Late 1960’s Logan Wright
APA Clinical Psychology Division (12) - Section 5
Currently APA Division 54
Roots of Pediatric Psychology
PediatricPsychology
Clinical Health PsychologyDevelopmental Considerations
Importance of the family
Health PsychologyInteraction between health and
Psychological functioning
Training in Health Psychology Undergraduate, graduate, & post-doctoral
levels
Typically hold a doctoral degree
Diverse training program available
Working in the hospital… Inpatient
Outpatient
Consultative-Liaison Multidisciplinary Team
Member
Where Else Do They Work? Private hospitals Medical practices Rehabilitation facilities University Medical schools Pain Centers HMO’s
The Role of Pediatric Psychologists Screening, assessment, and diagnosis of
pediatric cases
Applying interventions aimed at promoting child’s health and adjustment
Relaying behavioral science info to medical staff
The Role of Pediatric Psychologists Teaching medical staff to be sensitive to
emotional and developmental needs of children
Training parents in behavior management
Providing a range of clinical services in routine clinics
Gaining Acceptance in Medical Settings Psychologists can get
training in physiological systems, medical illnesses, and treatment
Psychosocial factors are involved in patient’s health and illness
Medical staff have limited time & skills to deal with such psychosocial factors
Sample Areas Studied by Pediatric Psychologists
Diseases Procedures Devel. & Behav. Issues
Trauma
CancerCFDiabetesHIV/AIDSAsthma
ICUPainTransplants
Enuresis & EncopresisSleep disordersEating disordersSubstance abuse
BurnsAccidentsInjuries
Pediatric Psychology Research Assessment
Intervention
Prevention
Explicative
Related Journals
Journal of Pediatric Psychology Children’s Health Care Journal of Adolescent Health Journal of Developmental &
Behavioral Pediatrics Health Psychology Clinical Psychology in Medical
Settings
Housekeeping Issues
Changes… For HIV lecture: Replace Steele & Nelson (2007)
with: Ledlie, S.W. (2001). The psychosocial issues of children
with perinatally acquired HIV disease becoming adolescents: A growing challenge for providers. AIDS Patient Care and STD’s, 15(5), 231-236.
For Obesity lecture: Replace Puhl & Latner (2007) with: Jackson, D., Wilkes, L., & McDonald, G. (2007). ‘If I was in
my daughter’s body I’d be devastated’: Women’s experiences of mothering an overweight or obese child. Journal of Child Health Care, 11(1), 29-39.