Trial treatment game a great success with children

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Healthcare
• Child Psychology
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Hospitalization can induce significant fear and anxiety in children.
• Addressing psychological distress in pediatric inpatients is crucial for recovery.
• Innovative digital tools can potentially mitigate these negative emotional responses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and evaluate a novel game designed to combat inpatient-related fears in pediatric patients.
• To assess the feasibility and impact of a digital intervention in a Scottish pediatric hospital setting.

Main Methods:

• The Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow (Yorkhill) introduced a game for pediatric inpatients.
• The game's primary objective is to address and alleviate children's anxieties regarding their hospital stay.

Main Results:

• The Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow is the first in Scotland to implement such a game.
• The initiative represents a pioneering effort in utilizing gamification for pediatric patient support.

Conclusions:

• The launch of this game marks a significant advancement in child-centered hospital care in Scotland.
• This initiative highlights the potential of technology in improving the emotional well-being of young patients during hospitalization.