Date of Award
Fall 2012
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
College of Education, Department of Teacher Education
First Advisor
Mojdeh Bayat, Ph.D.
Recommended Citation
Oberstein, Samantha Gold, "HOSPITAL-BASED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS: A SELF-STUDY" (2012). College of Education Theses and Dissertations. 26.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/soe_etd/26
Comments
While medical progress has incited great change in the epidemiology of child health
in the United States, chronic illness now accounts for the majority of pediatric
hospitalizations, posing a major challenge to educators in regards to the availability
and provision of academic services. The purpose of this qualitative self-study is to
better understand the effects of educational services on the development of children
with chronic illness during long-term hospitalizations. Research consists of an
examination of and reflection on the intersection of Education and Healthcare in the
pediatric hospital environment and the population of students caught in its crossfire.
Future implications suggest a need for the development and implementation of
pediatric hospital-based school service programs throughout the United States, as
well as a reconsideration of our prioritization of care. An attempt was made to
identify resources to highlight and develop recommendations for improvement in
communication, outreach, and advocacy efforts.
Keywords: Chronic Illness, Pediatric Health, Hospital School, Special Education,
Early Childhood Education