A Multidisciplinary Educational Approach for Children With Chronic Illness: An Intervention Case Study.

Chronic illness requires frequent medical treatments and lifestyle restrictions that increase academic and socioemotional stressors for families. This paper presents academic intervention recommendations based on a hospital's approach to improving educational outcomes for children with chronic illness. A case study on an intervention for a girl with sickle cell disease (SCD) and a history of stroke.

Readiness for transition and health-care satisfaction in adolescents with complex medical conditions.

Background: The purpose of this study is to examine contributions to patient perceptions of transition readiness and satisfaction with care amongst adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with complex health conditions engaging in paediatric care.

Methods: Participants included 94 patients aged 14-20 years (M = 16.41, SD = 1.

A case study: Acceptance and commitment therapy for pediatric sickle cell disease.

Objective: Sickle cell disease (SCD) negatively impacts patients' functioning and quality of life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) promotes acceptance of difficult sensations, emotions, and thoughts when doing so facilitates living a values-based life. This study describes ACT for improving functioning and quality of life for an adolescent with SCD and his parents.