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Contribution of structured therapeutic play in a nursing care model for hospitalised children

Camila Cristina Ferreira Caleffi1, Patrícia Kuerten Rocha1, Jane Cristina Anders1

  • 1Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil.

Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|June 3, 2016
PubMed

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Therapeutic play within a nursing care model enhances hospitalised children's care by addressing their perceptions of hospitalization and the importance of family involvement. This structured approach ensures systematic and specialized nursing interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Child Psychology
  • Healthcare Models

Background:

  • Hospitalization presents unique challenges for children, impacting their emotional and psychological well-being.
  • Effective nursing care models are crucial for mitigating the negative effects of hospitalization on children.
  • Therapeutic play is recognized as a valuable intervention in pediatric healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the contribution of therapeutic play, structured within a nursing care model, to the care of hospitalised children.
  • To explore children's perceptions of hospitalization and therapeutic procedures through play.
  • To understand the role of family in the care of hospitalised children within this model.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study employing convergent care research (CCR).
  • Data collection involved interviews and participant observation of therapeutic and instructional play sessions with seven children.
  • The nursing model 'Care with Play' with its 'Welcoming/Playing/Concluding' stages guided the intervention.

Main Results:

  • Children's meanings attributed to hospitalization significantly influenced nursing care.
  • Therapeutic play provided insights into children's perceptions of therapeutic procedures.
  • The crucial importance of family presence and involvement in the child's care was highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Structured therapeutic play within a nursing care model facilitates systematic and specialized nursing care for hospitalised children.
  • This approach enhances the understanding of the child's experience during hospitalization.
  • Integrating family support within therapeutic play improves overall care outcomes.

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