Impact of Facility Dog and CCLS Dyad on Children's Pain and Anxiety During Needlestick Procedures
Overview of a study measuring the impact of a CCLS and facility dog on patient pain during needlestick procedures in a hematology/oncology outpatient clinic. This presentation explores challenges, successes and takeaways of leading a clinical research study involving an interdisciplinary team.
Suggested Domain: Intervention
Credits: 1.0 PDU
Learning Objective(s):
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to examine process and results of research study measuring the impact of a facility dog and CCLS on patient pain during needlestick procedures.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to apply findings to larger child life and Animal Assisted Therapy fields to explore impact on current and future work.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the research process from start to finish, including challenges and successes in leading a multidisciplinary research study.
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Ali Spikestein (Moderator)
CCLS, MS
Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital
Ali Spikestein is a Certified Child Life Specialist and the Program Manager of the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital in New York City. She holds a master’s degree in Child Life from Bank Street College of Education. With a clinical background in pediatric hematology/oncology, Ali currently oversees the hospital’s Paws & Play program and serves as the primary handler for Mount Sinai’s first facility dog, Professor. Her professional interests include animal-assisted therapy, clinical research, and reflective practice. In this presentation, Ali shares findings from a recent research study examining the impact of a facility dog and Certified Child Life Specialist dyad on children’s pain and anxiety during needlestick procedures.
