Camp Discovery: Changing lives for 25 years

Dahl, Mark V.

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2018.04.010

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“…22,23 Lastly, the PDPS allows patients to indicate interest in specific coping resources or therapeutic interventions such as camouflage, online resources, disease-specific support groups, workshops, and summer camps such as Camp Discovery. 11,24 Camouflage has been shown to improve QoL in pediatric patients with vascular birthmarks. 25 Limitations in this study include that participant responses could not be completely anonymous due to safety concerns.…”

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The pediatric dermatology psychosocial screen: Promoting psychosocial coping and early identification of mental illness in pediatric dermatology patients

Zambare

Tocci

Sideridis

et al. 2022

Pediatric Dermatology

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Background/Objectives: The psychosocial impact of pediatric skin conditions can be difficult to assess accurately. There is currently no way to formally screen and provide stepped care specifically for psychosocial dysfunction or mental illness during dermatology clinics. The Psychosocial Screening Tool for Pediatric Dermatology (PDPS) was designed to identify patients in need of psychosocial support and to promote multidisciplinary care. Methods:The PDPS was studied at Boston Children's Hospital outpatient dermatology clinics. A pilot study was conducted with 16 participants to assess language and applicability. The validation study included 105 participants aged 8-19 years.Participants completed the PDPS, the Children's Depression Index 2 Short (CDI-2 Short), and three subscales of the Behavior Assessment System for Children 2 (BASC-2) to assess content validity. Model fit from confirmatory factor analysis was evaluated using the root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), and Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI).Results: Proper model fit and criterion validity were demonstrated through positively correlating the PDPS and the CDI-2 Short (CFI = 0.972, TLI = 0.969, RMSEA 5.3%) and BASC-2 subscales (RMSEA = 7.2%, CFI = 0.975, TLI = 0.969). Patient resilience was positively correlated with higher scores in each psychosocial domain. Conclusions:The PDPS is an effective screening tool for resilience versus need for early behavioral/mental health intervention in dermatology patients aged 8-19. The PDPS identifies psychosocial dysfunction and problems patients may not disclose otherwise (bullying, self-harm, social supports, neurodermatitis, and body dysmorphic disorder). Additionally, patients can directly indicate interest in various psychosocial health resources on the PDPS, guiding practitioners in providing comprehensive care.

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The pediatric dermatology psychosocial screen: Promoting psychosocial coping and early identification of mental illness in pediatric dermatology patients

Zambare

Tocci

Sideridis

et al. 2022

Pediatric Dermatology

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“…In 1993, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) created Camp Discovery to offer children (ages 8-16 years) with chronic skin conditions the opportunity to establish friendships and find acceptance through a fun summer camp experience. Under the supervision of dermatologists and nurses, campers come together every summer at one of the five locations across the country to participate in a weeklong program involving various activities such as canoeing, horseback riding, and arts and crafts (Dahl, 2018). Camp is provided at no cost to families, and current locations include Minnesota, Texas, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington.…”

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A Virtual Skin-Model-Building Activity Educates Campers With Chronic Skin Disorders and Their Families

O’Connell

Gao

Raef

et al. 2022

Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association

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P ediatric dermatologic disorders have a profound impact on the quality of life of affected children and their families (Vivar & Kruse, 2018). Patients can experience considerable emotional distress and impaired school performance (Vivar & Kruse, 2018). Self-image may also be impacted because of visible differences in the skin associated with a number of skin conditions, such as port-wine stains and burn scars, creating considerable social burden. In 1993, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) created Camp Discovery to offer children (ages 8-16 years) with chronic skin conditions the opportunity to establish friendships and find acceptance through a fun summer camp experience. Under the supervision of dermatologists and nurses, campers come together every summer at one of the five locations across the country to participate in a weeklong program involving various activities such as canoeing, horseback riding, and arts and crafts (Dahl, 2018). Camp is provided at no cost to families, and current locations include Minnesota, Texas, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Eligibility for camp is determined after referral by the child's respective dermatologist and review by the Camp Discovery medical director (AAD Association, 2022).Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, camp was transformed into a virtual experience in 2020, allowing children to reconnect with old friends and make new ones during a time of social distancing (O'Connell et al., 2021). With the success of the summer virtual camp experience, a virtual Camp Discovery Reunion was hosted by the AAD in Winter 2021. The reunion experience included a skin-model-building

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Camp Discovery: Changing lives for 25 years

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The pediatric dermatology psychosocial screen: Promoting psychosocial coping and early identification of mental illness in pediatric dermatology patients

The pediatric dermatology psychosocial screen: Promoting psychosocial coping and early identification of mental illness in pediatric dermatology patients

A Virtual Skin-Model-Building Activity Educates Campers With Chronic Skin Disorders and Their Families

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