Psychological development of technology-dependent children.
Reviewed the psychosocial and developmental challenges faced by technology-dependent children, their families, and their caregivers. Previous literature which has examined psychological outcome in children with repeated hospitalizations is presented. Psychosocial implications for programs addressing the needs of technology-dependent children are discussed.
Hamlett
K W
KW
University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
Walker
W
W
Evans
A
A
Weise
K
K
D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D002673:Child, Hospitalized; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D012944:Social Support