Ingvild Prytz Lerberg
Skolen St. Olavs hospital, Trondheim, Norway
Summary
This oral presentation explores the critical role of education for children with medical needs, focusing on the unique environment of hospital schools. Drawing from action research conducted at a Norwegian hospital school, the study highlights the importance of building strong relationships and leveraging interdisciplinary cooperation to support the educational and emotional well-being of young patients.
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Oral Presentation (20 mins)
Luiz Andre Dos Santos Gomes
LMU, Munich, Germany
Summary
This presentation explores the impact of German schools on children's health, emphasizing risk and protective factors. It examines inequalities exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights lessons from hospital teachers, whose empathetic, individualized approaches can inspire mainstream educators to create inclusive environments that foster students’ well-being alongside academic success.
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Oral Presentation (20 mins)
Monika Fuchs-Brantl
Hospital School, Vienna, Austria
Summary
This presentation concerns two innovative applications of virtual reality (VR) technology linked with the activities of the Hospital School of Vienna.
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Oral Presentation (20 mins)
Raphael Oberhuber1,2, Johannes Hofer3
1Kepler University Hospital, Linz, Austria. 2University of Education of Upper Austria, Linz, Austria. 3Research Institute for Developmental Medicine, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
Summary
Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) exhibit below-average neurodevelopmental outcomes. The modifiable factors contributing to this, along with their timely identification, prevention, and intervention, warrant further exploration. The "Strong CHilD" was planned as an epidemiological and longitudinal study, including all children living in Upper Austria with CHD needing surgical interventions.
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Oral Presentation (20 mins)
Daniela Sandell, Pälvi Holma-Kirstilä
Kiinamyllyn koulu, Turku, Finland
Summary
In Kiinamylly hospital school we use animal-assisted interventions in the education more or less on daily basis. The aim is to develop the student’s well-being, self-knowledge, emotional intelligence and communication skills.
Dogs visit us several times a week and in one of our classrooms lives a conch and three cockroaches.
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Oral Presentation (20 mins)
Michele Capurso1, Valentina Moracci2, Simone Borsci3
1University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy. 2Independend Researcher, Perugia, Italy. 3University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
Summary
This workshop explores strategies for reintegrating students after prolonged school absences using a consensus-based School Reentry Model (SRM) and the WHO’s ICF framework. Participants will analyse Barriers and Facilitators, learn to adapt strategies for individuals and systems, and focus on environmental modifications to enhance inclusion and participation in educational settings.
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Workshop (60 min)
Deirdre Murphy, Aisling Donoghue, Ciara Jenkins, Louise Kelly
CHI at Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland
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This workshop will share insights into the planning process of a festival, 'Temple Fest' in the hospital setting - including collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and strategies for overcoming challenges unique to hospital schools. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for implementing similar thematic approaches in their educational settings to enrich learning and support holistic well-being.
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Workshop (60 min)
Mieneke Engwerda, Ellen Agnes Boekel
University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Summary
A interactive workshop about the collaboration between the Educational Service and treatment-teams in the UMCG . This collaboration is characterised by a holistic approach of children, with Positive Health as a starting point. And the opportunity to exchange experiences about the use of Positive Health in the various hospital schools and how to pass this on to the pupils own schools.
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Workshop (60 min)