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[Children and illness: psychological aspects of hospitalization]

T Bastin1

  • 1Unité de psychopédiatrie, Hôpital Ambroise-Paré, CHU, Mons, Belgique.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|May 4, 2000
PubMed

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Hospitalization impacts a child's body image, social connections, and family relationships. Supportive hospital care and psychological measures can help children cope with illness and suffering.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Child Health Outcomes
  • Hospital Environment Studies

Context:

  • Hospitalization significantly impacts a child's psychological well-being.
  • Children's perception of their body image and social relationships are altered during hospitalization.
  • The hospital environment can exacerbate psychological distress in pediatric patients.

Purpose:

  • To explore the psychological effects of hospitalization on children.
  • To understand how hospitalization influences a child's body image and social interactions.
  • To investigate the role of hospital reception and psychological support in managing pediatric illness.

Summary:

  • Hospitalization negatively affects children's body image, perception, and social/family relationships.
  • Psychological disturbances arising from hospitalization can impact disease progression and care effectiveness.
  • Quality hospital reception and psychological support are crucial for helping children accept physical suffering and disease.

Impact:

  • Highlights the importance of psychological support in pediatric care.
  • Emphasizes the need for child-centered hospital environments.
  • Suggests that improved psychosocial interventions can enhance treatment outcomes for hospitalized children.

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