| Description |
1 online resource (272 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Play therapy.
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Play therapy. |
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Sick children.
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Sick children. |
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Child, Hospitalized -- psychology. |
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Play and Playthings -- psychology. |
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Adaptation, Psychological. |
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Child. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hubbuck, Catherine. Play for sick children. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2009 9781843106548 184310654X (DLC) 2009001869 (OCoLC)299714013 |
| ISBN |
9781846429637 (electronic book) |
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1846429633 (electronic book) |
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184310654X (Paper) |
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9781843106548 (Paper) |
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9781843106548 (pb ; alkaline paper) |
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