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[The stimulating environment for the development of hospitalized children]

Giovana Soares Bortolote1, José Roberto da Silva Brêtas

  • 1Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Enfermeira da Infectologia Pediátrica do Hospital São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. soaresbortolote@yahoo.com.br

Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|October 17, 2008
PubMed

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This study found that nursing staff are key stimulating elements for hospitalized children. Awareness of this role helps pediatric nurses adapt hospital environments to promote child development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Child Development
  • Hospital Environment Adaptation

Context:

  • Qualitative study involving eight children in two pediatric units of a São Paulo school hospital.
  • Focus on understanding stimulating elements within the hospital setting for children.
  • Objective to encourage nursing professionals to optimize the hospital environment for pediatric patients.

Purpose:

  • To identify key factors that stimulate child development during hospitalization.
  • To motivate nursing staff to create a more child-centered hospital environment.
  • To explore the role of nursing professionals as a stimulating element in pediatric care.

Summary:

  • Simple observation was used to gather data from hospitalized children.
  • Analysis revealed stimulating elements categorized into objects, situations, procedures, and inter-relationships.
  • The nursing team plays a crucial role in stimulating hospitalized children's development.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant impact of nursing staff on a hospitalized child's well-being and development.
  • Emphasizes the importance of nursing professionals' awareness of their role in environmental stimulation.
  • Provides insights for improving pediatric care by adapting hospital settings to children's needs.

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