| Title: |
A Multidisciplinary Educational Approach for Children with Chronic Illness: An Intervention Case Study |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Christopher Harden; Hannah Rea; Iris Buchanan-Perry; Beatrice Gee; Alcuin Johnson |
| Source: |
Continuity in Education. 2020 1(1):8-21. |
| Availability: |
Ubiquity Press. Ubiquity Press Ltd, Unit 3N, 6 Osborn Street, London, E1 6TD, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0)2073230343; e-mail: editorial@ubiquitypress.com; Web site: https://www.ubiquitypress.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
14 |
| Publication Date: |
2020 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Chronic Illness; Interdisciplinary Approach; Intervention; Hospitalized Children; Genetic Disorders; Special Schools; Access to Education; Family School Relationship; Teamwork; Tutoring; Academic Achievement; Barriers; African American Students; Elementary School Students; Parent Participation |
| Geographic Terms: |
Georgia |
| ISSN: |
2631-9179 |
| Abstract: |
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. SCD is a relatively common chronic illness that has physical and psychosocial side effects that are central to other chronic illnesses (Platt, Eckman, & Hsu, 2016). A quality improvement approach resulted in five cycles of interventions that were assessed with both qualitative and quantitative measures. The initial strategy of improving academics through collaboration among the school, hospital, and family resulted in psychosocial, but not academic, improvements. Frequent tutoring, which was most achievable using online platforms, resulted in the greatest gains. The girl passed previously failed classes and advanced to the next grade. Recommendations for how to improve academic outcomes for children with chronic illness using the presented intervention strategies are discussed. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1453855 |
| Database: |
ERIC |