For parents and children only: a parent-child educational library.
A Parent-Child Education Library was developed at a children's hospital to help fill the gap in communication between staff and families. The written materials supplement the staff's verbal explanations. Materials include both medical and other child-related, educational topics. The library was approved by the medical staff and is funded by donations. Counseling has become an appropriate adjunct to the library, as parents and/or children share their problems and feelings. The library is a service provided by the Child Life Program.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D007992:Libraries, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009820:Ohio; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010353:Patient Education as Topic