Description
Meeting Children’s Psychosocial Needs Across the Health-Care Continuum–Third Edition brings readers up to speed on the most important developments in children’s healthcare since the last edition, all while integrating seminal theories and emerging empirical evidence in service of children and families.
New to the third edition is a wider recognition of the relationships between social disparities, healthcare needs, and psychosocial outcomes. Additionally, large-scale updates to chapters on “The Dying Child” and “Caring for Children’s Spirituality in the Health-Care Environment” reflect many disciplines’ growing awareness of the depth of insight children can hold and share about their physical health and psychological wellbeing. Also explored are current community issues and their impact on children’s wellbeing. This edition concludes with an epilogue addressing anticipated trends in children’s healthcare and new directions for psychosocial care across the healthcare continuum.
Most importantly, this book is written by and for an interprofessional audience, recognizing and advocating for the invaluable contributions of different disciplines in pediatric healthcare settings. This text is grounded in both seminal theories and emerging evidence, helping readers understand where the field has been and where it is continuing to go. Additionally, content is presented in a variety of mediums, including narratives, visuals, case examples, and chapter study guides to help engage all learners. Finally, the book is accompanied by a companion instructor’s guide to support effective translation into virtual and traditional learning environments.
600 pages • 7" x 10" softcover • ©2026 ISBN: 978-1-4164-1271-7