title: Developmental considerations in the context of pediatric transplantation.
abstract: This paper describes important psychological and psychosocial considerations in pediatric transplantation that can be valuable for all pediatric health care providers in the transplant setting. A developmental perspective is necessary in the consideration of these implications throughout the transplant process. Each age range (infancy, toddler and preschool, school age, and adolescence) is discussed with its normal associated developmental milestones as well as the impact transplantation can have on these milestones. Appropriate evaluation and referrals are also explained in the context of the pediatric transplant setting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0165, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Bagner
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Rodrigue
authors.forename: Jannel
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hemme
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Adkins
authors.forename: Regino
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gonzalez-Peralta
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D041923:Adolescent Development; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000523:psychology*