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Hospital clowning: a paediatrician's view.
Lennard T van Venrooij1, Pieter C Barnhoorn2
1Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, the Netherlands.
European Journal of Pediatrics
|December 26, 2016
Summary
Pediatricians value hospital clowns for their positive impact on children, prioritizing patient perception over clinical efficacy. Recommendations are provided for better collaboration between physicians and hospital clowns.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Medical Humanities
Background:
- Hospital clowning is increasingly integrated into pediatric care.
- Previous research indicates pain and anxiety reduction in pediatric patients due to hospital clowning.
- Physician perspectives on hospital clowns have been less explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate pediatricians' and pediatric residents' views on hospital clowns.
- To understand the daily interactions between physicians and hospital clowns.
- To identify potential areas for improved collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving two focus group sessions.
- 14 attending pediatricians and pediatric residents participated.
- Data analysis was conducted using Atlas.ti 5.0 software.
Main Results:
- Physicians generally reported positive experiences with hospital clowns' interactions with pediatric patients.
- Interest was higher in research on children's perception of hospital clowns than in clinical efficacy.
- No direct collaboration was reported, but physicians suggested conditions for smoother encounters.
Conclusions:
- Pediatricians prioritize the positive impact of hospital clowns on patients over clinical efficacy.
- Recommendations are offered for optimizing interactions between physicians and hospital clowns.
- Effective communication and non-interference with medical procedures are key for successful integration.
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