Evaluating the use of an online gaming community in a pediatric hemodialysis center.
AMIA Annu Symp Proc
; : 1046, 2005.
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| ID: mdl-16779333
ABSTRACT
Children that suffer from chronic illnesses are at risk of developing behavioral disorders stemming from a lack of self esteem,frequent removal from their peer support networks, and feeling a sense of injustice with regards to their medical condition and the health of their peers.Furthermore, the process of hemodialysis can be a socially isolating experience by way of being tied to a machine that restricts freedom of movement and social activity amongst concomitant users.
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Assunto principal:
Diálise Renal
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Jogos de Vídeo
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En
Ano de publicação:
2005
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Article