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Sibilities: A Proposed Program For Siblings Of Children With Chronic Illness Or Disability, Alisha Nicole Alanis-Ayala Jan 2009

Sibilities: A Proposed Program For Siblings Of Children With Chronic Illness Or Disability, Alisha Nicole Alanis-Ayala

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to develop a comprehensive sibling support program that addresses the unique needs of healthy children with an ill or disabled sibling. A survey to Child Life Specialists professionals was conducted regarding the design and potential implementation of the proposed Sibilites Program.


Quality Of Life Perceptions And Treatment Choices In Hemodialysis And Peritoneal Dialysis, And The Implications For Social Work Practice, Heather Noel Toms Jan 2009

Quality Of Life Perceptions And Treatment Choices In Hemodialysis And Peritoneal Dialysis, And The Implications For Social Work Practice, Heather Noel Toms

Theses Digitization Project

This study discussed the differences in perceived quality of life issues between hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis patients. This study conducted open dialogue with the patients on various treatment modalities, to discover how the patients Q.O.L. (Quality of Life) concerns affected their treatment decisions and to further investigate what social workers can do to assist the patient in increasing their quality of life, and if necessary, advocate for the patient in their treatment choice.