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Ethics

Broadening our horizons through evidence-based innovation and change: Implementing a pilot program serving adult patients

Friday, June 16, 2023
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM CST
Location: Tate 2-3
PDUs 1.5 PDUs
This presentation will explore the expansion of child life services, share the perspective of a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, and offer a glimpse into working with adult patients. It will examine the foundational requirements for developing an idea into research project with institutional support and provide considerations for implementing a pilot program from a change management lens. We hope to inspire the child life community to pursue opportunities to grow the child life profession.

DOMAIN: Ethics

Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to identify evidence-based practice, institutional priorities, cultural readiness and change management principles that supported the integration of a child life role in adult care settings.
  • Participants will be able to articulate how to adapt and apply child life strategies to empower and support the adult patient through anxiety mitigation, preparation, education, pain management, and increase comfort throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Participants will be able to identify important considerations and strategies when implementing a pilot program.
  • Participants will have the opportunity for discussion around applying child life skills to expand into non-traditional settings or roles to support coping, resiliency, self-advocacy, and compassionate care in the communities we serve.