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[Child abuse and therapeutic play]
Patrícia Kuerten Rocha1, Marta Lenise do Prado
1Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Especialista em Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica pela Universidade Federal de São Paulo, bolsista do CNPq.
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|February 1, 2007
Summary
This study developed a therapeutic play methodology to improve care for abused children in orphanages. The approach proved effective in enhancing their well-being and care.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Therapeutic Interventions
Context:
- Focuses on the care of abused children residing in orphanage settings.
- Addresses the need for specialized methodologies in institutional child care.
Purpose:
- To enhance theoretical-methodological knowledge of therapeutic play.
- To develop and apply a practical methodology for therapeutic play in orphanages.
Summary:
- A qualitative Convergent Care Study was conducted from October 2004 to April 2005.
- Data collection involved open interviews and participant observation with three children.
- Analysis included data collection, synthesis, theorization, and recontextualization.
Impact:
- The developed methodology is applicable and effective for improving the care of abused children.
- Demonstrates the potential of therapeutic play as a viable intervention in institutional settings.
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