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Child's play is therapy.

A Butler, J Chapman, M Stuible

    The Canadian Nurse
    |December 1, 1975
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    Play therapy helps hospitalized preschoolers cope with the hospital environment. This approach reduces anxiety for children, parents, and nursing staff, leading to a more positive experience.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nursing
    • Child Psychology
    • Hospital Play Programs

    Background:

    • Hospitalization presents unique challenges for preschool children.
    • Navigating a hospital environment can be overwhelming and distressing for young patients.
    • Play serves as a crucial coping mechanism for children facing stressful situations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the effectiveness of play as an intervention for hospitalized preschool children.
    • To investigate how play can facilitate emotional regulation and mastery of hospital-related stressors.
    • To highlight the integration of play into nursing care plans for pediatric patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative assessment of play-based interventions in pediatric care settings.
    • Observation of preschool children's engagement in therapeutic play activities.

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  • Integration of play therapy into standard nursing care protocols for hospitalized children.

    • Main Results:

    • Play therapy significantly reduces anxiety and distress in hospitalized preschoolers.
    • Children engaged in play demonstrated improved coping abilities and mastery of hospital experiences.
    • Implementation of play resulted in a more positive emotional state for children, parents, and nursing staff.

    Conclusions:

    • Play is an essential, effective component of nursing care for hospitalized preschool children.
    • Incorporating play into care plans leads to happier, less anxious pediatric patients and families.
    • Therapeutic play enhances the overall hospital experience, benefiting all involved stakeholders.