Abstract

doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.36.ICON-Suppl.1727

Highlights

  • To address this gap, the Departments of Pediatric Medicine and Psycho-Social Care at TIH teamed with Shah Wilayat Public School (SWiPS) to form ‘Indus Kay Sitaray’ (IKS) – Pakistan’s first hospital schooling program

  • Graduates gain certification following final examination by SWiPS and a letter facilitating their admission into mainstream schools upon completion of medical treatment

  • Counselors have observed patients to appear less withdrawn during treatment and have a higher pain tolerance during invasive procedures like intravenous cannulation and intrathecal chemotherapy

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Summary

Introduction

IKS has completed two academic sessions with nearly 30 elementary school graduates.

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