Peds Psych Flashcards
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Competencies of an entry level peds PT
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- apply knowledge of psychosocial, cognitive, & communication developmental level for effective interaction
- collaborate with families
- identify role of family in all aspects of care
- understand the focus on the family’s & child’s needs
- describe influence of a child with special needs on the family system
- describe factors of the family system that influence the development of the child
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Approaches for educating families & caregivers
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- timing is important
- sensitivity to family’s needs
- written vs. oral communication
- language barriers
- what’s available in this location?
- support groups?
- grieving
- burnout
- respite opportunities
- fear of the future
- helping caregiver care for themselves
3
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Foundation of a good PT-Family Relationship
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- Work with family on D/C planning
- Remember that family’s home is their domain
- Provide support to decrease caregiver burden, burnout, or depression
4
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Issues with Family Situations
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- biological parents & siblings
- adoptive or foster parents (rights, concerns, changing guardianship while under your care)
- incarcerated parents (restraining orders)
- parents with visitation rights
- NICU or hospitalized children with no guardian
- grandparents playing parent role
- parents in the military
- divorced & remarried parents
- translators
5
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Neglect
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Failure to provide financially, psychologically, physically, or medically
6
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Abuse
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Physical, sexual, or psychological mistreatment of an individual that leads to harms
7
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Signs of Child Abuse
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- hunger
- poor hygiene
- lack of supervision
- unexplained injuries
- clothing inappropriate for weather
- bruising
- fractures
- TBI
- death
- low self-esteem
- depression
- anxiety
8
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Difficult Situations with Neglect & Abuse
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- Mandatory Reporter Training
- ask appropriate questions
- build trust
9
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Difficult Situations with Sexuality
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- sexual identity or preference
- sexual abuse
- puberty
- inability to independently explore or undergo physiologic changes
- premature or delayed puberty
- pregnancy prevention/education
- planning for the future
10
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Difficult Situations with Mental Health
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- We have a strong role in speaking with knowledge and not stigma*
- schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.
- oppositional defiance disorder, pervasive developmental disorder
- anxiety
- depression
11
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Other Difficult Situations
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- prenatal drug exposure
- premature death
- homeless families
- suicidal thoughts or attempts
- violence in school/neighborhood
- acutely ill or injured children, burn victims
12
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Family Resources
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- Respite services
- Family counseling
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Pediatric Mental Health Facilities
