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Published on: July 31, 2017
[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.
Abstract:
Chronic diseases can adversely affect the development process of children. This qualitative, action-research study had the aim to analyze the effects of activities in the manual "Como H6spede no Hospital" (As a patient in the hospital) on the coping process of children with chronic diseases. Study participants included six children and adolescents aged seven to 13 years, who suffered from a chronic disease. Data were collected in the pediatric clinic of a public hospital in the Brazilian state of Paraíba, through participant observation and individual sessions with activities from the manual. Data interpretation followed the principles of thematic analysis. The activities from the manual encouraged participants' search for information about their disease and treatment, and increased their interest and participation in their health care process, thereby contributing to better coping. The study points to the need for comprehensive care for children with chronic diseases.
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