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The Effects of Hospital-Based School Lessons on Children's Emotions, Distress and Pain

Enrica Ciucci1, Lucrezia Tomberli2, Elena Amore3

  • 1Dept. FORLILPSI, University of Florence, Italy.

Continuity in Education
|July 22, 2024
PubMed

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Hospital-based school (HS) lessons significantly reduced negative emotions, distress, and pain in hospitalized children. These educational sessions also fostered positive emotions, improving overall well-being, particularly pain management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Childhood Education
  • Hospital-based Interventions

Background:

  • Hospitalized children often experience negative emotions, distress, and pain, impacting their well-being and educational continuity.
  • Hospital-based school (HS) programs aim to provide a sense of normality and support through education during hospitalization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of HS lessons on reducing negative emotions, distress, and pain in hospitalized children.
  • To assess the effect of HS lessons on fostering positive emotions and overall well-being in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 32 children aged 8-12 years in a pediatric hospital setting.
  • Measures included the Positive and Negative Affect Scale for Children, Physiological Hyperarousal for Children, and Visual Analogue Scale for pain.
  • Data were collected before (T0) and after (T1) HS lessons, with repeated assessments.

Main Results:

  • A significant increase in positive emotions and significant decreases in negative emotions, distress, and pain were observed.
  • Pain reduction showed a significant correlation across participants, indicating a consistent effect.
  • HS lessons demonstrated a positive impact on children's emotional state and pain perception.

Conclusions:

  • Hospital-based school lessons can effectively promote the well-being of hospitalized children.
  • HS interventions show particular promise in reducing pain experienced by pediatric patients.
  • Educational continuity through HS programs contributes to a more positive hospital experience for children.

Keywords:
Hospital-based Schooldistressemotionshospitalized childrenpain

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