PEDIATRIC CARE: STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING ANXIETY AND BUILDING COOPERATION IN YOUNG PATIENTS
Starting on:
Apr 16, 2025
Ending on:
Apr 16, 2025
Moderator(s):
Mr. Wefwafwa Moses
Medical social healthcare services in-charge ,Bungoma County Referral Hospital
Venue:
BUNGOMA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL COSECSA BOARDROOM
Max Credits:
3 Points

Provider:
Bungoma County Referral Hospital
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PEDIATRIC CARE: STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING ANXIETY AND BUILDING COOPERATION IN YOUNG PATIENTS

Starting on:
Apr 16, 2025
Ending on:
Apr 16, 2025
Venue:
BUNGOMA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL COSECSA BOARDROOM

Description

Pediatric Care: Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Building Cooperation in Young Patients The above activity is being done in collaboration with Child Life Specialists (professionals who focus on the physical, emotional and developmental well-being of the hospitalized child and their family,Child Life Specialists are professionals who focus on the physical, emotional and developmental well-being of the hospitalized child and their family, and Focus on helping children and their families navigate medical complexities.) from MTRH PEDIATRIC UNIT.

Objectives

Identify common emotional and psychological stressors in young patients Apply team-based approaches to effectively communicate with pediatric patients and their families, ensuring that medical information is conveyed in an age-appropriate, clear, and reassuring manner. Implement strategies such as play , non-pharmacologic interventions and family-centered care to reduce anxiety and distress. Collaborate across disciplines to create a comforting, child-friendly care experience that fosters trust, encourages patient participation, and empowers children to cope with their treatment journey.

Presenters

  1. Mrs Elizabeth Kabuthi
    Certified Child Life Specialist

  2. Mrs Margaret Anyango
    Child Life Specialist

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