APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Child Life Specialists and Parent Satisfaction: A Longitudinal Analysis of Child Life Program Size
- Emma Waltenbaugh
Tennessee Technological University - Emma Waltenbaugh
- Rufaro Chitiyo
Tennessee Technological University - Nicole Henniger
Tennessee Technological University
Abstract
Many children undergoing medical procedures need psychosocial support and child life specialists provide this support. However, they are often overworked and aren’t able to support many of their patients. In this literature synthesis, this presenter will explore the correlation between the size of child life programs and parent satisfaction.