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Introduction to Pediatric Psychology
October 23, 2007
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Description Is interdisciplinary in nature
Addresses physical & mental aspects
Addresses both health & illness
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History of the Field Early 20th century
Late 1960’s Logan Wright
APA Clinical Psychology Division (12) - Section 5
Currently APA Division 54
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Roots of Pediatric Psychology
PediatricPsychology
Clinical Health PsychologyDevelopmental Considerations
Importance of the family
Health PsychologyInteraction between health and
Psychological functioning
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Training in Health Psychology Undergraduate, graduate, & post-doctoral
levels
Typically hold a doctoral degree
Diverse training program available
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Working in the hospital… Inpatient
Outpatient
Consultative-Liaison Multidisciplinary Team
Member
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Where Else Do They Work? Private hospitals Medical practices Rehabilitation facilities University Medical schools Pain Centers HMO’s
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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
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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
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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
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Sample Areas Studied by Pediatric Psychologists
Diseases Procedures Devel. & Behav. Issues
Trauma
CancerCFDiabetesHIV/AIDSAsthma
ICUPainTransplants
Enuresis & EncopresisSleep disordersEating disordersSubstance abuse
BurnsAccidentsInjuries
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Pediatric Psychology Research Assessment
Intervention
Prevention
Explicative
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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
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Housekeeping Issues
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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.