[Playful intervention with chronically-ill children: promoting coping]

Insights

Activities in the "As a patient in the hospital" manual helped children with chronic diseases cope better by encouraging them to seek information and participate in their healthcare.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Child Health Management
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Context:

  • Chronic diseases significantly impact children's development.
  • Hospitalization presents unique challenges for pediatric patients.
  • Limited resources exist for supporting children's coping mechanisms during illness.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the impact of the "Como H6spede no Hospital" manual activities on children with chronic diseases.
  • To understand how structured activities influence the coping process in pediatric patients.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of patient education tools in improving health participation.

Summary:

  • This qualitative action-research study involved six children (7-13 years) with chronic diseases in Paraíba, Brazil.
  • Data were collected via participant observation and manual-based activities in a pediatric clinic.
  • Thematic analysis revealed that manual activities promoted information seeking and engagement in healthcare.

Impact:

  • Activities enhanced children's understanding of their condition and treatment.
  • Increased patient participation in healthcare processes was observed.
  • The study highlights the necessity of comprehensive care models for chronically ill children.

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