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Title:
Handbook of pediatric psychology / edited by Michael C. Roberts, Ric G. Steele.
Author:
Roberts, Michael C., editor.

Steele, Ric G., editor.
Publication Information:
New York : The Guilford Press, [2017]
Call Number:
RJ47.5 .H38 2017
Abstract:
"Thousands of practitioners and students have relied on this handbook, now thoroughly revised, for authoritative information on the links between psychological and medical issues from infancy through adolescence. Sponsored by the Society of Pediatric Psychology, the volume explores psychosocial aspects of specific medical problems, as well as issues in managing developmental and behavioral concerns that are frequently seen in pediatric settings. The book describes best practices in training and service delivery and presents evidence-based approaches to intervention with children and families. All chapters have been rigorously peer reviewed by experts in the field. New to This Edition: *Chapters on training and professional competencies, quality improvement and cost-effectiveness, and international collaborations. *Chapters on rural health, the transition to adult medical care, prevention, and disorders of sex development. *Expanded coverage of epigenetics, eHealth applications, cultural and ethnic diversity, spina bifida, and epilepsy. *Many new authors; extensively revised with the latest with the latest information on clinical populations, research methods, and interventions. See also Clinical Practice of Pediatric Psychology, edited by Michael C. Roberts, Brandon S. Aylward, and Yelena P. Wu, which uses rich case material to illustrate intervention techniques"-- Provided by publisher.
Edition:
Fifth editon.
ISBN:
9781462529780
Physical Description:
xxi, 682 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Contents:
I. Professional Issues -- Historical Developments and Trends in Pediatric Psychology / Ethical and Legal Issues in Pediatric Psychology / Professional Development, Roles, and Practice Patterns / Research Design in Pediatric Psychology: The State of Our Science, Recommendations, and Future Considerations / Training and Competencies in Pediatric Psychology / Quality Improvement and Cost-Effectiveness / II. Cross-Cutting Issues -- Culture and Diversity in Research and Practice / Evidence-Based Practice in Pediatric Psychology / Inpatient Pediatric Consultation-Liaison / Adherence to Pediatric Treatment Regimens / Chronic and Recurrent Pain / Management of Pediatric Pain and Distress Due to Medical Procedures / Pediatric Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology / Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress / Palliative Care, End of Life, and Bereavement / eHealth Applications in Pediatric Psychology / Genetics and Genetic Testing, Yelena P. Wu and Kenneth P. Tercyak -- III. Medical, Developmental, Behavioral, and Cognitive-Affective Conditions -- Pediatric Asthma / Advances and Emerging Issues in Cystic Fibrosis / Psychological Context of Diabetes Mellitus in Youth / Sickle Cell Disease / Pediatric Cancer / Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury / Spina Bifida / Epilepsy / Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis / Cardiovascular Disease / Organ Transplantation / Abdominal Pain-Related Gastrointestinal Disorders: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease / Pediatric Burns / Feeding and Vomiting Problems in Pediatric Populations / Pediatric Obesity / Eating Disorders / Elimination Disorders: Enuresis and Encopresis / Pediatric Sleep / Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities / Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in the Pediatric Context / IV. Public Health Issues and Systems -- Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities / Understanding and Preventing Pediatric Unintentional Injury / Health Promotion in Children and Adolescents: An Integration of the Biopsychosocial Model and Ecological Approaches to Behavior Change / Prevention: A Multilevel, Biobehavioral, Lifespan Perspective / Pediatric Psychology and Primary Care / Families and Other Systems in Pediatric Psychology / Schools and Reintegration into Schools / V. Special Topics -- Rural Pediatric Health / International Developments in Pediatric Psychology / Transition in Pediatric Psychology: Adolescents and Young Adults / Disorders/Differences of Sex Development / Author Index -- Subject Index.
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