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Remember me: mask making with chronically and terminally ill children
1Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Ore, USA. driessna@ohsu.edu
Holistic Nursing Practice
|September 7, 2004
Summary
Mask making provides nurses a creative way to help chronically and terminally ill children. This self-healing method empowers children, offering them control and comfort during difficult health challenges.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Child Life Services
- Creative Arts Therapies
Background:
- Chronically and terminally ill children often face limited control over their environment.
- Nurses seek innovative, patient-centered care methods.
- Available healthcare materials can be repurposed for therapeutic interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore mask making as an alternative nursing intervention for pediatric patients.
- To highlight how mask making can empower children in challenging healthcare settings.
- To demonstrate the self-healing potential of creative expression in pediatric care.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of mask making as a therapeutic modality.
- Integration of readily available healthcare materials.
- Focus on patient-centered, empowering activities.
Main Results:
- Mask making offers children a sense of agency and control.
- The activity facilitates self-expression and coping mechanisms.
- It provides a therapeutic outlet even in severe illness.
Conclusions:
- Mask making is a valuable, accessible intervention for nurses caring for ill children.
- Empowering children through creative activities promotes healing and well-being.
- This method enhances the quality of care for pediatric patients facing life-limiting conditions.