Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Third Edition

by Roberts, Michael C.

• ISBN13: 9781593852382
• ISBN10: 159385238X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-13
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

This volume provides a state-of-the-science review of research and practice at the interface of psychology and pediatric medicine. Sponsored by the Society of Pediatric Psychology, the Handbook comprises carefully structured, peer-reviewed chapters from recognized leaders in their respective areas. Current knowledge is presented on psychosocial aspects of a wide range of child and adolescent medical problems and developmental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Evidence-based applications are described for promoting health, preventing disease and injury, and helping children and families cope with medical conditions and their treatment.

Author Biography

Michael C. Roberts, PhD, is Professor and Director of the Clinical Child Psychology Program at the University of Kansas.

Table of Contents

Professional Issues

The Evolving Field of Pediatric Psychology: Critical Issues and Future Challenges

Training Pediatric Psychologists for the 21st Century

Ethical and Legal Issues in Pediatric Psychology

Professional Roles and Practice Patterns

Cross-Cutting Issues in Pediatric Psychology

Health Promotion in Children and Adolescents: An Integration of Psychosocial and Environmental Approaches

Prevention of Disease and Injury in Pediatric Psychology

Promoting Coping and Enhancing Adaptation to Illness

Adherence to Pediatric Treatment Regimens

Psychosocial Adjustment of Children with Chronic Physical Conditions

Families and Other Systems in Pediatric Psychology

Peer Relationships of Children with Chronic Illness

Chronic and Recurrent Pain

Management of Pediatric Pain and Distress Due to Medical Procedures

Pediatric Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology

Chronic Medical Conditions: Research and Clinical Applications

Neonatology, Prematurity, NICU, and Developmental Issues

Pediatric Asthma

Cystic Fibrosis

Childhood Diabetes in Psychological Context

Diseases of the Blood: Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia

Pediatric Oncology: Psychosocial Outcomes for Children and Families

HIV/AIDS in Children and Adolescents

Pediatric Neurological Conditions: Brain and Spinal Cord Injury and Muscular Dystrophy

Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cardiovascular Disease

Pediatric Organ Transplantation in the 21st Century: Emerging Clinical, Ethical, and Research Issues

Pediatric Burns

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: Recurrent Abdominal Pain, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Rumination Disorder/Cyclic Vomiting

Developmental, Behavioral, and Cognitive/Affective Conditions

Pediatric Feeding Problems

Failure to Thrive

Autism and Mental Retardation

Pediatric Obesity

Elimination Disorders: Enuresis and Encopresis

Habit Disorders: Bruxism, Trichotillomania, and Tics

Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Behavior Problems in a Pediatric Context

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

Child Maltreatment

Sexual Behaviors and Problems of Adolescents

Emerging Issues

Racial and Ethnic Health Disparity and Access to Care

Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Populations

Pediatric Psychology and Public Health: Opportunities for Further Integration in the 21st Century

Genetic Disorders and Genetic Testing

Telehealth

International Pediatric Psychology

Index

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