# spellboundar.com > AI-optimized mirror of spellboundar.com containing 50 pages totalling 17,832 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://spellboundar.com/. Last updated: 2026-04-25T20:17:54.340Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [**AUGMENTING THE PATIENT JOURNEY**](/site-root.html): Simple mobile app solutions for hospital and private practice pediatrics for improved patient experience, waiting room entertainment, and distraction therapy., Simple mobile app solutions for hospital and private practice pediatrics for improved patient experience, waiting room entertainment, and distraction therapy. (595 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [blog/index.html](/blog/index.html) (1 words) - [Praise for SpellBound](/praise/index.html) (986 words) - [8 WAYS TO ENHANCE THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE IN HEALTHCARE](/blog/8-ways-to-enhance-the-patient-experience-in-healthcare.html): Providing care to patients is a routine part of a provider’s day. This is a list of 8 ways to enrich the patient experience in healthcare to facilitate the best outcomes for care., Providing care to patients is a routine part of a provider’s day. This is a list of 8 ways to enrich the patient experience in healthcare to facilitate the best outcomes for care. (1,268 words) - [Child Life + Self Care: A Necessary Pair](/blog/child-life-self-care/index.html): As child life specialists, we often spend each day prioritizing our case load in order to provide the best care to each and every patient we can. Typically, our priorities change throughout the day as additional or more pressing needs come up, and so we restructure our day in order to meet those nee, As child life specialists, we often spend each day prioritizing our case load in order to provide the best care to each and every patient we can. Typically, our priorities change throughout the day as additional or more pressing needs come up, and so we restructure our day in order to meet those needs. However, all too often, we forget to prioritize one critical person – me. (1,162 words) - [Engaging pediatric patients in waiting areas for improved patient experience](/blog/engaging-pediatric-patients-in-waiting-areas-for-improved-patient-experience.html): Long wait times are often associated with low patient satisfaction. Here are a few simple research-backed tricks that can be used to engage pediatric patients and alleviate the pain of waiting areas!, Long wait times are often associated with low patient satisfaction. Here are a few simple research-backed tricks that can be used to engage pediatric patients and alleviate the pain of waiting areas! (731 words) - [ARISE v18.00](/products/arise/release-notes/v18-00/index.html): Our 2 main goals in v18.00 are: - Improving random treasure chest rewards to incentivize Treasure Hunting. - Refactoring existing systems so ARISE can be updated without always needing to delete old saves., Our 2 main goals in v18.00 are: - Improving random treasure chest rewards to incentivize Treasure Hunting. - Refactoring existing systems so ARISE can be updated without always needing to delete old saves. (515 words) - [10 WAYS TO CELEBRATE CHILD LIFE MONTH](/blog/10-ways-to-celebrate-child-life-month/index.html): March is Child Life Month, a month where hospitals around the world have the opportunity to celebrate child life specialists and the Child Life profession through education and raising awareness. Here are 10 ways you can kickstart your Child Life Month celebrations!, March is Child Life Month, a month where hospitals around the world have the opportunity to celebrate child life specialists and the Child Life profession through education and raising awareness. Here are 10 ways you can kickstart your Child Life Month celebrations! (996 words) - [For mobility, culture matters](/blog/a-mobility-culture-matters/index.html): What's the solution for improving pediatric patient mobility? A culture shift is key, but digital engagement solutions can help get there., What's the solution for improving pediatric patient mobility? A culture shift is key, but digital engagement solutions can help get there. (558 words) - [Information Blog](/blog/tag/patient-experience/index.html) (215 words) - [The Importance of Patient Quality of Life](/blog/the-importance-of-patient-quality-of-life/index.html): Health related quality of life (HRQOL) impacts patient outcomes. For pediatrics, the most reliable way to gauge HRQOL is using the PedsQL instrument. SpellBound uses the PedsQL in our medical research. This article is a summary of HRQOL, PedsQL and our NIH-backed research., Health related quality of life (HRQOL) impacts patient outcomes. For pediatrics, the most reliable way to gauge HRQOL is using the PedsQL instrument. SpellBound uses the PedsQL in our medical research. This article is a summary of HRQOL, PedsQL and our NIH-backed research. (628 words) - [For Ambulation](/praise/for-ambulation/index.html): "The idea of helping the characters seemed motivating for the child and it definitely encouraged her to move around the room looking for all the items. I think this is a great tool to encourage mobility, provide motivation to move, and also just as a distraction from hospitalization in general., "The idea of helping the characters seemed motivating for the child and it definitely encouraged her to move around the room looking for all the items. I think this is a great tool to encourage mobility, provide motivation to move, and also just as a distraction from hospitalization in general." — Child Life Manager, Comer Children's Hospital (76 words) - [ARISE v18.01](/products/arise/release-notes/v18-01/index.html): ARISE v18.01 includes mostly art updates with a few bug fixes. The most notable changes are 3 redesigned portal environments., ARISE v18.01 includes mostly art updates with a few bug fixes. The most notable changes are 3 redesigned portal environments. (100 words) - [FOSTERING A HEALTHIER SLEEP ENVIRONMENT IN YOUR HOSPITAL](/blog/fostering-a-healthier-sleep-environment-in-your-hospital.html): If you’ve ever tried to sleep in a hospital, you know that it doesn’t make for an ideal sleeping environment. However, sleep is too precious to waste for many children in hospitals— sleep has varying levels of impact on many different health outcomes, and lack of it can be disastrous., If you’ve ever tried to sleep in a hospital, you know that it doesn’t make for an ideal sleeping environment. However, sleep is too precious to waste for many children in hospitals— sleep has varying levels of impact on many different health outcomes, and lack of it can be disastrous. (419 words) - [ARISE Release Notes](/products/arise/release-notes/index.html) (74 words) - [AUTISM: A PATIENT EXPERIENCE SUPERPOWER!](/blog/autism-a-patient-experience-superpower/index.html): As SpellBound's User Experience Designer, my primary job is to advocate for users — all users, of every type and kind. But one of the most overlooked groups of diverse users across technology is neurodivergent people and more specifically, autistic people. Because autism can look so different in the, As SpellBound's User Experience Designer, my primary job is to advocate for users — all users, of every type and kind. But one of the most overlooked groups of diverse users across technology is neurodivergent people and more specifically, autistic people. Because autism can look so different in the spectrum from person to person, it's sometimes hard to understand what users really need. This is why my personal superpowers are so important in advocating for users of all types: I'm autistic. (479 words) - [Deciding between AR and VR for your hospital](/blog/ar-vs-vr/index.html): On the surface, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) seem to be similar solutions to similar problems. But, if you look closer, their most prominent qualities are quite unique from each other, and they accomplish very different objectives., On the surface, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) seem to be similar solutions to similar problems. But, if you look closer, their most prominent qualities are quite unique from each other, and they accomplish very different objectives. (667 words) - [Careers](/careers/category/part-time/index.html) (229 words) - [Information Blog](/blog/tag/child-life/index.html) (74 words) - [Careers](/careers/category/remote/index.html) (229 words) - [Is a Kids’ Corner right for your waiting room?](/blog/is-a-kids-corner-right-for-your-waiting-room/index.html): In recent years, children’s play corners have become a very common way to offer distraction. But is it always the best option for your healthcare setting? Let’s explore some pros and cons of the designated kids’ corner for your waiting room., In recent years, children’s play corners have become a very common way to offer distraction. But is it always the best option for your healthcare setting? Let’s explore some pros and cons of the designated kids’ corner for your waiting room. (682 words) - [Careers](/careers/category/ann-arbor/index.html) (229 words) - [Careers](/careers/category/internship/index.html) (229 words) - [LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD: REFLECTIONS ON 2021](/blog/looking-back-moving-forward-reflections-on-2021/index.html): “It is a testament to the power of play and the importance of mobility that ARISE could go to market and be adopted during a global pandemic.”, “It is a testament to the power of play and the importance of mobility that ARISE could go to market and be adopted during a global pandemic.” (515 words) - [Why Patient Waiting Experience Matters So Much](/blog/why-patientnbspwaiting-experience-matters-so-much/index.html): In healthcare, waiting can’t alway be avoided. So why does it matter so much when a patient has to wait? Waiting experience impacts satisfaction, loyalty, and the quality of interaction that a provider has with a patient., In healthcare, waiting can’t alway be avoided. So why does it matter so much when a patient has to wait? Waiting experience impacts satisfaction, loyalty, and the quality of interaction that a provider has with a patient. (502 words) - [Careers](/careers/category/full-time/index.html) (229 words) - [For Patient Relationships](/praise/for-patient-relationships/index.html): “We do see this as a good intervention to build rapport and trust with patients to then provide more therapeutic conversations/interventions.” “Breaking up the activities serves for good incentive the following day when engaging with patients over time.” — Manager of Child Life, MD Anderson , “We do see this as a good intervention to build rapport and trust with patients to then provide more therapeutic conversations/interventions.” “Breaking up the activities serves for good incentive the following day when engaging with patients over time.” — Manager of Child Life, MD Anderson Cancer Center (66 words) - [Recognizing Healthcare Organizations Leading the Way](/blog/recognizing-healthcare-organizations-leading-the-way.html): We recognize three hospitals and one foundation for outstanding commitment to improving patient experience and engagement., We recognize three hospitals and one foundation for outstanding commitment to improving patient experience and engagement. (588 words) - [Careers](/careers/index.html) (229 words) - [6 Reasons Mobile Augmented Reality is the Ultimate Patient Engagement Tool](/blog/6-reasons-mobile-augmented-reality-is-the-ultimate-patient-engagement-tool.html): Mobile augmented reality is a powerful tool for engaging patients. Whether you are using it for patient education, distraction therapy, or mobility, AR creates a positive patient experience., Mobile augmented reality is a powerful tool for engaging patients. Whether you are using it for patient education, distraction therapy, or mobility, AR creates a positive patient experience. (683 words) - [Information Blog](/blog/tag/waiting-room-entertainment/index.html) (54 words) - [For Movement Therapy](/praise/for-movement-therapy-1/index.html): “We’ve been excited by the kids who we did give ARISE to; they took to it, encouraging other kids to walk by their rooms. Telling kids about the app and encouraging one another.” — Certified Child Life Specialist, “We’ve been excited by the kids who we did give ARISE to; they took to it, encouraging other kids to walk by their rooms. Telling kids about the app and encouraging one another.” — Certified Child Life Specialist (60 words) - [Information Blog](/blog/tag/pediatrics/index.html) (121 words) - [3 Key Areas for Early Pediatric Patient Mobility](/blog/3-key-areas-for-early-pediatric-patient-mobility/index.html): Early mobility in pediatric care has many benefits, with three key areas of hospitalization benefiting most from early mobility programs., Early mobility in pediatric care has many benefits, with three key areas of hospitalization benefiting most from early mobility programs. (506 words) - [For Injections](/praise/for-injections-1/index.html): “Oh my gosh, those were the easiest shots I’ve ever done for a 5-year-old.” — Registered Nurse, “Oh my gosh, those were the easiest shots I’ve ever done for a 5-year-old.” — Registered Nurse (34 words) - [Information Blog](/blog/tag/patient-engagement/index.html) (101 words) - [Digital Innovations for Better Engagement: Immersive Experiences](/blog/digital-innovations-for-better-engagement-immersive-experiences.html): Digital-native pediatric patients necessitate digital solutions for engagement. To improve patient and family engagement, new pediatric hospitals are incorporating innovative technology into the core of patient-centered design. These advancements not only enhance the overall healthcare experience bu, Digital-native pediatric patients necessitate digital solutions for engagement. To improve patient and family engagement, new pediatric hospitals are incorporating innovative technology into the core of patient-centered design. These advancements not only enhance the overall healthcare experience but also provide valuable tools to support children's emotional well-being during their stay. (463 words) - [For Adaptability](/praise/for-adaptability-1/index.html): "It's awesome that these cards fit in my name badge...I always have them with me." — Registered Nurse, "It's awesome that these cards fit in my name badge...I always have them with me." — Registered Nurse (37 words) - [Engaging with Patients for Holidays Matters](/blog/engaging-with-patients-for-holidays-matters/index.html): A Valentine’s Program is a great way to engage patients in a positive experience and to give a sense of normalcy while in hospital., A Valentine’s Program is a great way to engage patients in a positive experience and to give a sense of normalcy while in hospital. (355 words) - [For Parents and Families](/praise/for-parents-and-families-3/index.html): "This is an amazing way for parents to participate instead of just adding stress to the situation." — Certified Child Life Specialist at Michigan-based children's hospital, "This is an amazing way for parents to participate instead of just adding stress to the situation." — Certified Child Life Specialist at Michigan-based children's hospital (48 words) - [Child Life Month 2024](/blog/child-life-month-2024/index.html): Celebrate Child Life Month! We recognize all the contributions that child life specialists make to pediatric healthcare and are offering a giveaway of digital distraction tools to support child life specialists in their work., Celebrate Child Life Month! We recognize all the contributions that child life specialists make to pediatric healthcare and are offering a giveaway of digital distraction tools to support child life specialists in their work. (557 words) - [Information Blog](/blog/tag/augmented-reality/index.html) (49 words) - [Information Blog](/blog/tag/announcements/index.html) (44 words) - [Information Blog](/blog/tag/partnerships/index.html) (44 words) - [Information Blog](/blog/tag/valentine-27s-day/index.html) (74 words) - [Honoring the work the NIH does for pain and at-risk patient populations](/blog/honoring-the-work-the-nih-does-for-pain-and-at-risk-patient-populations.html): The NIH funds thousands of projects every year to support turning discovery into long-term health solutions. This is a quick look at a Dr. Valri’s recent award in pediatric pain from HEAL, as well as our own research funded by the NIH., The NIH funds thousands of projects every year to support turning discovery into long-term health solutions. This is a quick look at a Dr. Valri’s recent award in pediatric pain from HEAL, as well as our own research funded by the NIH. (408 words) - [5 Steps to Starting a Valentine’s Day Program at your Hospital](/blog/5-steps-to-starting-a-valentines-day-program-at-your-hospital.html): A valentines day program is a great way to make pediatric patients feel seen and special, and we’ve created a free, printable valentine that has a 3D surprise: an augmented reality activity that can be triggered using a smartphone and a free app. You can deploy this cool valentine in 5 easy steps!, A valentines day program is a great way to make pediatric patients feel seen and special, and we’ve created a free, printable valentine that has a 3D surprise: an augmented reality activity that can be triggered using a smartphone and a free app. You can deploy this cool valentine in 5 easy steps! (297 words) - [Information Blog](/blog/tag/waiting-room-solutions/index.html) (54 words) - [Top 3 Hospital Areas for Distraction Tools](/blog/top-3-hospital-areas-for-distraction-tools/index.html): A brief look at the most common areas of the hospital that child life specialists say could use distraction tools based on a recent survey., A brief look at the most common areas of the hospital that child life specialists say could use distraction tools based on a recent survey. (321 words) - [The Power of Partnerships in Healthcare](/blog/the-power-of-partnerships-in-healthcare/index.html): Partnerships in healthcare, when done right, can benefit patients most. Here are three ways that our recent partnership with eVideon will benefit patients. (Image by PCH.vector on Freepik), Partnerships in healthcare, when done right, can benefit patients most. Here are three ways that our recent partnership with eVideon will benefit patients. 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