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Play and the abused child: implications for acute pediatric care
Insights
Play therapy is crucial for children experiencing abuse and neglect during inpatient pediatric care. It aids in crisis management, assessment, and treatment, significantly improving their comprehensive care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Child Psychology
- Trauma-Informed Care
Background:
- Child maltreatment presents a significant challenge in pediatric healthcare settings.
- Many children require inpatient treatment for injuries stemming from abuse or neglect.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the critical role of play in the acute inpatient care of abused children.
- To highlight play as a therapeutic modality for crisis management and assessment.
Main Methods:
- Focus on the application of play during the child's inpatient admission.
- Emphasis on sensitive crisis management techniques.
- Detailed assessment and treatment strategies utilizing play.
Main Results:
- Play serves as a vital tool for addressing the psychological and emotional needs of abused children.
- Facilitates effective crisis intervention and a more accurate assessment of the child's condition.
- Contributes to the overall healing process during acute care.
Conclusions:
- Integrating play therapy into inpatient pediatric settings is essential for comprehensive child abuse care.
- Play-based interventions enhance the effectiveness of treatment for maltreated children.
- Supports the holistic recovery and well-being of children in acute care settings.
Abstract:
Child maltreatment is a major pediatric health care concern. A large number of children will be admitted to inpatient pediatric settings for treatment of injuries that have resulted from child abuse and/or neglect. This article focuses on the role of play during the abused child's acute inpatient admission. Sensitive crisis management and careful assessment and treatment of the child through play are significant contributions to the comprehensive care of such children.