APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Child Life Specialists and Parent Satisfaction: A Longitudinal Analysis of Child Life Program Size

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Industrial/Organizational

  • 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.

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