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[Therapeutic play]
1Department of Nursing, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC.
Hu Li Za Zhi the Journal of Nursing
|June 13, 2006
Summary
Therapeutic play helps children cope with hospitalization stress. This nursing intervention allows children to express feelings and helps nurses understand their needs for atraumatic care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Child Psychology
Context:
- Hospitalized children face challenges due to immature cognitive development and limited coping abilities.
- Stress and tension are common for children during illness and hospitalization.
Purpose:
- To introduce the concept of therapeutic play in pediatric nursing.
- To highlight therapeutic play as an effective nursing intervention for atraumatic care.
Summary:
- Therapeutic play provides children a vital outlet to express emotions and process stress related to healthcare experiences.
- This approach offers nurses valuable insights into children's cognitive and perceptual understanding of their health situation.
Impact:
- Empowers nurses to integrate therapeutic play into pediatric practice.
- Facilitates more atraumatic and child-centered nursing care, improving patient outcomes.
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