A Curriculum on 'Incorporating Mindfulness into Inpatient Pediatrics' for a More Holistic Approach in Care

Presenter(s): Karly Wcisel, OTD, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): Ryan Thomure, OTD, OTR/L, LCSW; Jessica Weiler, OTD, OTR/L, CTRP; Caitlin Smith, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-UE

Content Areas: Pediatrics; Mental Health

Target Audience: Entry-level, Intermediate-level

Course Description: In inpatient pediatrics, a child's mental health may be impacted just as much as their physical health. For many children, a hospitalization can be frightening, and targeting mental health can be just as crucial as biomechanically focused interventions. Mindfulness can be applied as a client-centered way to address this need and can positively impact an individual's ability to cope with a new diagnosis after a hospitalization.