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Counseling children with chronic physical illness
Rosemary A Chesson1, Douglas Chisholm, Win Zaw
1Health Services Research Group, Faculty of Health and Social Care, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen AB10 7QG, UK. r.chesson@rgu.ac.uk
Patient Education and Counseling
|December 8, 2004
Summary
Counseling can address the unique psychosocial needs of children with chronic physical illnesses. This approach helps manage conditions like asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and epilepsy, improving overall well-being.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Child Health Services
- Clinical Counseling
Background:
- Children with chronic physical illnesses face distinct psychosocial challenges.
- Existing support systems may not fully address these complex needs.
- Understanding these needs is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define counseling in the context of pediatric chronic illness.
- To identify and discuss the specific psychosocial needs of these children.
- To propose recommendations for counseling services.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis of counseling.
- Identification of psychosocial issues in pediatric chronic illness.
- Case examples illustrating needs in asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and epilepsy.
Main Results:
- Counseling offers a framework to address children's emotional and social well-being.
- Specific needs include coping with illness, managing treatment, and social integration.
- Examples highlight the varied psychosocial impacts of different chronic conditions.
Conclusions:
- Counseling is a vital component in supporting children with chronic physical illnesses.
- Tailored counseling services can significantly improve psychosocial outcomes.
- Recommendations focus on integrating counseling into comprehensive pediatric care.