Kelsey Graber
@kelseygraber
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PhD Student @PEDALCam, University of Cambridge Researching children's play in hospitals, health & wellbeing
Cambridge, UK
Joined April 2009
PEDAL researcher @kelseygraber published a new paper investigating what play in hospitals is like from the perspectives and experiences of young children. A summary of her research and a link to the full paper can be found on the PEDAL website: https://t.co/xBGIwAZ1G3
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Why is play so important for children in hospital? What are the opportunities for play at @CambChildrens? That was the focus of a fascinating @PEDALCam discussion today. Play is a key part of our holistic approach to care. Read more on our website > https://t.co/DQpngHeYZB
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ICYMI Our PEDAL Hub contains 2 new papers published by academics in @UCPH_Research & PEDAL (@PaulRamchandani & @KelseyGraber) They look at how health professionals are taught about play & the value of play in clinical practice. Summaries & links 👇 https://t.co/yJ0VHlkkXy
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The pandemic led to many changes in children's everyday lives. @kelseygraber @christineofar & @paulramchandani shared their insights in the paper Children's perspectives on their play experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: A video-based interview study https://t.co/ozEUS55F7I
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown regulations introduced many changes to children's everyday lives, including play, creating a unique pandemic experience for children. For this qualitative study,...
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Lovely new research from my colleague @kelseygraber using playful research to research play. A qualitative study of children’s experiences of play and the pandemic👇
"Play remained one of the most persistent features of children's lives - it was one way children could still be children amid all this adversity." @kelseygraber reflects in a new journal article exploring #play during #COVID19 lockdowns. Read more here👇 https://t.co/EujBQxKOZU
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"Play remained one of the most persistent features of children's lives - it was one way children could still be children amid all this adversity." @kelseygraber reflects in a new journal article exploring #play during #COVID19 lockdowns. Read more here👇 https://t.co/EujBQxKOZU
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📣 Our #ZtoAofPlay series is back! 🧸 In this #PlayPiece @kelseygraber highlights that play can happen anywhere, even in the midst of a global pandemic.
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🧸 We've just announced new speakers for our 'Just' Play? symposium with @starlight_uk! ⭐️ Secure your space now at the link below. @nahpsofficial @GOSHCharity @UCLchildhealth @LDCentre1 @RCPCHtweets @playincluded @playengland @ChildrensComm
📣 When children are in healthcare settings, play can be a powerful tool for communication & care. Hear more on current research & policy from expert speakers at our 'Just' Play? symposium with @starlight_uk. 🗓 23rd March 2023, @CamEdFac Book here: https://t.co/xuh972dDMq
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Join us on the 23rd March for our “Just play? A symposium on play in children’s healthcare” event in partnership with PEDAL. Hear from expert speakers across the sector discussing research, policy, workforce development and more! 👉 Book your place: https://t.co/MaCrwxQ8T1
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💥Excited to be attending the @PEDALCam conference on Thursday 8th. I’m thrilled to be able to speak about the work of @starlight_uk and in such wonderful company @katecowan @YinkaOlusoga @kelseygraber @DrHelenDodd 💥🌟
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@PEDALCam goes to @eecera! @kelseygraber @ElizByrne @DinaFajardo @domnickochieng (@SaraBCam - photoshop yourself in and retweet 😂) #EECERA2022
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My daughter had open heart surgery last year. Here are the 5 things that mattered most to her whilst we were in hospital. Read & learn from a 5yr old. A 🧵 /1
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Good morning! We are in today’s Observer in the UK with an article about the project and our forthcoming exhibition with @young_vam @V_and_A
theguardian.com
Photographs, art, poetry and videos made around the world during the pandemic will be displayed online by Young V&A
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Recommend recommend recommend!!
Come work with me! 📢 We have a three-year PhD Studentship available in my new research group @Kingspsychol @KingsIoPPN. We study cool things like #pain, #health, and #mindbody mechanisms. https://t.co/yDVVVAROi1 Application deadline: 27th February Start Date: October 2022
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We are looking forward to @kelseygraber from @PEDALCam sharing her work on ‘Children’s Perceptions and Experiences of Playing during COVID-19’. 21st January, 10.00 GMT. #PandemicPlay22
https://t.co/MNoRiSJUH3
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We have a fantastic line-up of speakers for our symposium, including @DrHelenDodd @kelseygraber @RuthHazleton @annekearymonas1 @LomaxHelen @onlyfield @nvmuk @alisonstenning @SpadyTatyana @young_vam and members of the Play Observatory team. Don’t miss it! https://t.co/MNoRiSsjit
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To mark #PlayInHospital week, we're releasing our new report, 'The Importance of Play in Hospital 2021'. Find out more about the state of play and the difference Starlight services can make in the full report on our website: https://t.co/kZKrYt1rq8
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That’s my supervisor 😎
The brilliant Dr @christineofar, supported by a @UKRInews Future Leaders Fellowship, is going to be leading an exciting project aiming to identify new ways that we can promote positive mental health in young children. You can read more about it here👇 https://t.co/LBupsAldg7
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For our next presentation, Kelsey Graber @kelseygraber will present findings from a qualitative study exploring self-expression through play during the COVID-19 pandemic #PlayAndFunConference
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Play interventions for paediatric patients in hospital: a scoping review @BMJ_Open
bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Play is a non-invasive, safe and inexpensive intervention that can help paediatric patients and their families manage difficult aspects of being ill or hospitalised. Although play has...
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