Welcome to the Child Life and Child Development Research Lab (CLCD) Lab! Dr. Burns-Nader's CLCD lab examines child development and issues related to children and families experiencing healthcare events. Undergraduate and graduate students work alongside Dr. Burns-Nader to gain research experience and opportunities for presenting at local, state, and national conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Examples of research topics include the daily experiences and coping of parents of newly diagnosed cancer patients, how the appearance of toys influence children's play, and the benefits of tablet distraction provided by a child life specialist. The lab collaborates with researchers at Children's of Alabama, University Medical Center Pediatric Department, and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. To learn more about this lab, review the web page and/or email Dr. Burns-Nader below.
News for the CLCD Lab
External Collaborators
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Current Research Projects
The Experiences of Child Life Specialists as first time internship preceptors
This study is examining the experiences of child life specialists during their recent experiences as precepting a child life intern. |
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Pediatric Patients undergoing an Injection
In this study, Dr. Burns-Nader and colleague, Beth Smith are examining the effectiveness of a virtual reality device in reducing pain and distress in children (4 to 12) who are receiving an injection. |
The Relationship of Parental Anxiety and Hospitalized Children's Anxiety in Kenya
This study will examine the relationship between parents' satisfaction and coping with hospitalization and the hospitalized children's anxiety in Kenya. |
Recent Thesis Projects
Handling facility dogs with pediatric patients: An exploration from a child life perspective
Emily Goldstein In this case study, Emily explores the use of child life specialist as facility dog handlers and their perceived benefits and difficulties of serving as a handler. |
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