Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
2024
Faculty Mentor
Joy Crawford
Abstract
Pediatric patients with congenital heart defects have on average longer lengths of stay and an increased number of stays when compared to pediatric patients without congenital heart defects. This qualitative capstone project was completed to improve and/or remediate psychosocial difficulties these children potentially face through play. The qualitative improvement capstone project included the development and implementation of “Camp Cardiac”, a biweekly in person and “on the go” day camp in a Children’s Hospital Heart Center. The outcomes of the project resulted in increased emotional states of patients on the unit, increased quality of life, and increased social engagement.
Recommended Citation
Ehlers, Katja, "Camp Cardiac: A Pediatric Inpatient Camp Program Aimed to Improve and/or Remediate Psychosocial Difficulties through Play" (2024). Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium. 35.
https://medica-musc.researchcommons.org/muscotd-elotd/35