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[The hospitalization experience explained by the child himself]
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|August 1, 1991
Insights
This study explored how hospitalized children perceive their illness and hospital stay. It identified their knowledge sources, interests, and concerns during pediatric care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Child Psychology
- Medical Sociology
Context:
- Hospitalized school-age children in pediatric units.
- Understanding the child's perspective is crucial for effective care.
Purpose:
- To explore children's perceptions of illness and hospitalization.
- To identify knowledge sources children use.
- To understand children's interests and concerns.
Summary:
- Investigated how 20 school-age children verbalized their understanding of illness and hospitalization.
- Examined the resources children accessed for information about their health experiences.
- Documented the specific interests and worries of pediatric patients.
Impact:
- Informs healthcare providers on child-centered communication strategies.
- Highlights the importance of addressing children's informational needs.
- Contributes to improving the psychosocial support in pediatric healthcare settings.
Abstract:
This study, was accomplished with 20 school-age children hospitalized in pediatric units. The goals were: how children expressed their perception of the illness and the hospitalization; what sources were available to obtain knowledge about their experience of illness and hospitalization and what were their interest and concerns.