Psychosocial Considerations in Pediatric Kidney Conditions

Psychosocial Care in Pediatric Kidney Disease explores the emotional, developmental, and social impacts of kidney disease and its treatments on children and adolescents. Highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, this book addresses the psychosocial needs of patients throughout their care, including coping, resilience, schooling, and transitions to adult healthcare. Written by experts in pediatric nephrology and psychosocial care, it integrates disease-specific guidance on dialysis, transplantation, and nutrition with broader strategies for family support, school collaboration, and advocacy.

Key Features:

• Examines psychosocial impacts of kidney disease on child development, identity, and resilience.
• Provides guidance for supporting children through dialysis, transplantation, and nutritional management.
• Emphasizes collaboration with families, schools, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Addresses transitions from pediatric to adult care, advocacy, and holistic wellbeing.
• Useful for clinicians, trainees, psychosocial providers, patients, and families seeking evidence-informed guidance.