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What is the impact on child and family when they receive a diagnosis of craniostenosis? And what is the impact of surgery? What is the role of the clinical psychologist in accompanying the child and family, especially during hospital stay and surgery time? We present a few thoughts that help understand the psychological processes at work in case of craniostenosis, giving a little hint of the impact on the life of the child and family - which surgeons, preoccupied by more technical questions, sometimes tend to overlook.

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This study aimed to verify whether psychologists and game activities could reduce preoperative anxiety and promote compliance in paediatric patients. More specifically, we sought to evaluate whether it would be better to propose contextualized games or just distracting activities. A total of 104 children undergoing surgery were assigned to the following 4 conditions of treatment: (1) contextual games and psychological accompaniment, (2) only contextual games, (3) distracting activities, and (4) only psychological accompaniment. Observed children's anxiety was assessed using modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale and compliant behaviours with modified form of Induction Compliance Checklist. Children in the first condition (complete intervention - contextual games and psychological accompaniment) were less anxious and more cooperative in the preoperative period and during the induction of anaesthesia than in the other three conditions. In particular, contextual activities (second condition) were found to be more efficient than psychological accompaniment (fourth condition), whereas the worst condition was proposing only distracting activities (third condition). In order to help young hospitalized patients in paediatric surgery structures, it is necessary to propose games that can prepare them for what will happen as well as the support of a psychologist.

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Los trastornos severos de la movilidad (TSM) se refieren a un conjunto amplio de patologías en las que se ve comprometida la capacidad de realizar movimientos voluntarios, involucrando no sólo la movilidad física, sino que también la comunicación y participación en la comunidad. Los avances médicos han mejorado notablemente las tasas de sobrevida de estas personas, planteando nuevos desafíos para su rehabilitación. Modelos actuales de rehabilitación en enfermedades neurológicas han destacado la importancia de intervenciones interdisciplinarias, donde no sólo se enfoque al tratamiento médico de la enfermedad, sino que también se promueva el bienestar psicosocial y la reinserción laboral. Desafortunadamente, estos modelos no se han transferido completamente a personas con TSM. En este trabajo se presenta una intervención tecnológica para favorecer la inclusión de una persona con Síndrome de Enclaustramiento producto de un traumatismo craneano. Con tal fin, se creó un sistema de comunicación aumentativa basado en un dispositivo lector de movimientos oculares. El diseño de dicho aparato fue ajustado de acuerdo a los rendimientos cognitivos del paciente. Este comunicador, permitió realizar una experiencia de acompañamiento psicológico orientada a apoyar la reinserción social y laboral de la persona. En un equipo interdisciplinario, y trabajando en conjunto con su red de trabajo, se facilitó el proceso de comunicación y re-inserción laboral a través de la estrategia de teletrabajo. Los resultados obtenidos en este caso apoyan la utilidad del uso integral de tecnología, acompañamiento psicológico y evaluación cognitiva, para promover la participación en personas con trastornos severos de movilidad...

Severe mobility disorders (SMD) refer to a broad set of difficulties, in which the ability to perform voluntary movements is compromised. Importantly, this impairment does not only have an impact on locomotion, but also generates drastic changes on social participation. Medical treatments have remarkably improved the survival rates of these patients, generating new challenges for rehabilitation teams. Current models in neuro-rehabilitation have highlighted the value of interdisciplinary interventions, particularly on those that promote psychosocial well-being and vocational rehabilitation. Nevertheless, these models have not been completely applied to people with SMD. This article describes the rehabilitation process of a patient with a Locked in Syndrome, which main goal was the use of technology to promote social inclusion and vocational rehabilitation. In order to achieve such goal, an augmentative communication system was created, based on an eye-tracker device. The design of the communicator was tailored to the particular cognitive abilities [and deficits] presented by the patient. This communicator enabled the rehabilitation team to psychologically support the patient during the process of social and vocational reinsertion. A telework-based strategy was used to enable the patient to resume productive life, as well as activating the patient’s social network. The experience obtained in this case supports the value of combining neuropsychological data, technology and psychological support in the rehabilitation process of people with SMD. Finally, general guidelines for clinical practices in rehabilitation with this population are suggested...

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