Uppsala University Hospital

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Experts

Learning Resources

Hospital School

Primary purpose: To preserve children and young people's right to education while they are in the hospital by providing access to the National curriculum and catering to individual needs.

Information: Information [1].

Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources

Resource: The Unit for Intensive Contextual Treatment (IKB)

Primary purpose: To offer intensive support and treatment to young people (ages 11-18) and families in crisis situations, focusing on those with self-harming or near-suicidal behavior, to prevent institutional placements and psychiatric inpatient care, using the intensive contextual treatment of self-harm (IKB) model, in collaboration with schools and social services.

Information: Information [2].

Facility: Activities at The Children's Hospital

Primary purpose: To provide entertainment, laughter, relaxation, creative expression, support, and educational opportunities for children and young people, as well as their families, in the hospital setting.

Information: Information [3].

Facility: Hospital Chaplaincy

Primary purpose: To provide support, pastoral care, religious services, and facilitate contact with local churches and representatives from different religions for patients and their families.

Information: Information [4].

Facility: Uppsala Care

Primary purpose: To provide administration, financial support, and services for international patients seeking specialized healthcare at Uppsala University Hospital/Akademiska sjukhuset.

Information: Information [5].

Tool: Proton-play module

Primary purpose: To provide children and their families with training, games, and information regarding the radiation therapy procedure at the Skandion Clinic, along with assessment and monitoring during the proton therapy period.

Information: Information [6].