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Effective reduction of anxiety in hospitalised children through bibliotherapy

Edwin Jose Lawrence1, Jerly Lazer2

  • 1Department of Nursing Services, ESI Dispensary, Vikravandi, India.

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|February 21, 2024
PubMed

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Bibliotherapy significantly reduced hospital admission anxiety in children aged 5-12. Anxiety scores dropped by 27%, with no participants experiencing severe anxiety post-intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Childhood Anxiety Disorders
  • Intervention Strategies

Background:

  • Hospitalization is a significant source of distress and anxiety for children.
  • Assessing and mitigating anxiety in pediatric patients is crucial for their well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of bibliotherapy in reducing anxiety among hospitalized children.
  • To explore correlations between anxiety levels and demographic/clinical variables.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-test and post-test design was utilized over three months in a tertiary care pediatric ward.
  • Sixty children (aged 5-12) participated, with anxiety assessed using the Spence Children Anxiety Scale.
  • Bibliotherapy was implemented as the primary intervention.

Main Results:

  • Post-bibliotherapy, 72% of children exhibited mild anxiety and 28% moderate anxiety; no severe anxiety was recorded.
  • A 27% reduction in overall anxiety scores was observed.
  • Significant associations were identified between anxiety reduction and age, educational status, and family type.

Conclusions:

  • Bibliotherapy is a highly effective intervention for reducing anxiety in hospitalized children aged 5-12.
  • The findings support the use of bibliotherapy as a low-cost, accessible tool in pediatric care settings.
Abstract

Keywords:
anxiety reductionbibliotherapychild anxietyhospitalisation stressnon‐pharmacological intervention

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