Child Life Quiz | Questions and Answers | 2024
Research specific to Child Life is in four principle areas ** answer ** 1) The growth and
development of the profession
2)Professional issues, including the activities engaged in by Child Life Specialists
(interventions)
3) Research describing and documenting the work done by CLS (qualitative study)
4) Addressing the efficacy of Child Life work (why it works and to improve o
interventions)
Who usually conducts child life research? ** answer ** Research is often done by other
members of the health care team (nursing an psychology) because Child Life is a
relatively new profession (many authors will not be child life specialists)
Why is research important? ** answer ** Research is important because it justifies the
need for Child Life Services and allow for the profession to grow, there is always a need
What is an Evidence Based Practice Statement? ** answer ** "Evidenced-based
practice represents an integration of clinical experience, the best available research,
and patient preference/needs. The Child Life Council supports this analysis of outcome
research that specifically addresses child life practices in order to give child life
professional the evidence they need to continually advance the quality of practice and to
communicate with others about child life work"
Purpose of the EPB statement for play ** answer ** Purpose of the EBP statement: to
present empirical findings regarding the value of play for hospitalized children.
Reviewed studies from 1960-2006- after compiling valid data, reviewed 10 studies.
Why is this statement important- The Value of Play: In one meta-analysis of 800
studies, an author Fisher, 1992- "Play was found to significantly promote cognitive and
social aspects of development and these effects were magnified when adults
participated in play with children" ** answer ** Statements like these are key for the
justifications of Child Life Specialists
Define Therapeutic Play ** answer ** developmentally supportive play that facilitates
the emotional well-being and coping of a pediatric patient
Therapeutic play is a less structured way to focus on the process of play as a
mechanism for mastering developmental milestones and critical events such as
hospitalizations
, What 3 Types of Activites does Therapeutic Play include? ** answer ** 1-the
encouragement of emotional expression (medical play)
2- instructional play to educate children about medical experiences
3-physiologically enhancing play (ex. Blowing bubbles to improve breathing)
Define Play Therapy ** answer ** addresses basic and persistent psychological issues
associated with how a child may interact with his or her world
Name some Benefits of Therapeutic Play ** answer ** Decreasing anxiety
Decreasing fears for children from time of admission to immediately after surgery and to
time of discharge
Increased cooperation during stressful procedures (play helps speed up procedures)
Willingness to return to the hospital for further treatment
Less physiological distress- ex. Lower blood pressure, palm sweating, or pulse rate
What was the purpose of the EPB for preparation? ** answer ** to present empirical
findings regarding the components of effective psychological preparation for
hospitalized children. Reviewed over 350 studies - after compiling valid data, reviewed
30 studies.
Only 3 of the selected specifically looked at evaluation performed by Child Life
Specialists.
What is the primary goal of preparation? ** answer ** Primary goal of preparation: "to
reduce the fear and anxiety experienced by a child who is undergoing a medical
procedure and to promote his or her long-term coping and adjustment to future health
care challenges."
Name the 3 Key Elements of Preparation ** answer ** 1) Provision of Developmentally
Appropriate Information: Clear and accurate communication about what will happen
during the procedure and why it will happen. As well as providing coping techniques for
individual child.
Methods vary depending on age and developmental level
Focus on sensory information
Justififes why a Child Life Specialist is needed because trained for developmental
qualities for each child
2) Opportunities for emotional Expressions: Stressors are anticipated and
misconceptions and fears are addressed
Children who ask questions tend to cope better and less distressed
Want to give children the chance to ask questions
3) Establishing Trust with Members of the Pediatric Health Care Team: During
preparation children can develop trusting relationship with their health care team.
Children who received any form of preparation and supportive care were more satisfied
with their experience then others.
Research specific to Child Life is in four principle areas ** answer ** 1) The growth and
development of the profession
2)Professional issues, including the activities engaged in by Child Life Specialists
(interventions)
3) Research describing and documenting the work done by CLS (qualitative study)
4) Addressing the efficacy of Child Life work (why it works and to improve o
interventions)
Who usually conducts child life research? ** answer ** Research is often done by other
members of the health care team (nursing an psychology) because Child Life is a
relatively new profession (many authors will not be child life specialists)
Why is research important? ** answer ** Research is important because it justifies the
need for Child Life Services and allow for the profession to grow, there is always a need
What is an Evidence Based Practice Statement? ** answer ** "Evidenced-based
practice represents an integration of clinical experience, the best available research,
and patient preference/needs. The Child Life Council supports this analysis of outcome
research that specifically addresses child life practices in order to give child life
professional the evidence they need to continually advance the quality of practice and to
communicate with others about child life work"
Purpose of the EPB statement for play ** answer ** Purpose of the EBP statement: to
present empirical findings regarding the value of play for hospitalized children.
Reviewed studies from 1960-2006- after compiling valid data, reviewed 10 studies.
Why is this statement important- The Value of Play: In one meta-analysis of 800
studies, an author Fisher, 1992- "Play was found to significantly promote cognitive and
social aspects of development and these effects were magnified when adults
participated in play with children" ** answer ** Statements like these are key for the
justifications of Child Life Specialists
Define Therapeutic Play ** answer ** developmentally supportive play that facilitates
the emotional well-being and coping of a pediatric patient
Therapeutic play is a less structured way to focus on the process of play as a
mechanism for mastering developmental milestones and critical events such as
hospitalizations
, What 3 Types of Activites does Therapeutic Play include? ** answer ** 1-the
encouragement of emotional expression (medical play)
2- instructional play to educate children about medical experiences
3-physiologically enhancing play (ex. Blowing bubbles to improve breathing)
Define Play Therapy ** answer ** addresses basic and persistent psychological issues
associated with how a child may interact with his or her world
Name some Benefits of Therapeutic Play ** answer ** Decreasing anxiety
Decreasing fears for children from time of admission to immediately after surgery and to
time of discharge
Increased cooperation during stressful procedures (play helps speed up procedures)
Willingness to return to the hospital for further treatment
Less physiological distress- ex. Lower blood pressure, palm sweating, or pulse rate
What was the purpose of the EPB for preparation? ** answer ** to present empirical
findings regarding the components of effective psychological preparation for
hospitalized children. Reviewed over 350 studies - after compiling valid data, reviewed
30 studies.
Only 3 of the selected specifically looked at evaluation performed by Child Life
Specialists.
What is the primary goal of preparation? ** answer ** Primary goal of preparation: "to
reduce the fear and anxiety experienced by a child who is undergoing a medical
procedure and to promote his or her long-term coping and adjustment to future health
care challenges."
Name the 3 Key Elements of Preparation ** answer ** 1) Provision of Developmentally
Appropriate Information: Clear and accurate communication about what will happen
during the procedure and why it will happen. As well as providing coping techniques for
individual child.
Methods vary depending on age and developmental level
Focus on sensory information
Justififes why a Child Life Specialist is needed because trained for developmental
qualities for each child
2) Opportunities for emotional Expressions: Stressors are anticipated and
misconceptions and fears are addressed
Children who ask questions tend to cope better and less distressed
Want to give children the chance to ask questions
3) Establishing Trust with Members of the Pediatric Health Care Team: During
preparation children can develop trusting relationship with their health care team.
Children who received any form of preparation and supportive care were more satisfied
with their experience then others.
