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Reducing anxiety and enhancing confidence in paediatric patients through visual schedules

Gert C Koekemoer1, Ariné Kuyler2, Ensa Johnson2

  • 1Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.

Health SA = SA Gesondheid
|March 10, 2025
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Visual schedules significantly reduce hospital-related stress and anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures. Implementing these tools enhances communication and predictability, improving the overall pediatric patient experience.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Child psychology
  • Medical education

Background:

  • Hospitalization can cause significant anxiety and trauma in children.
  • The pediatric patient experience is often complicated by fear and uncertainty.
  • Supportive strategies are needed to mitigate negative psychological impacts on children in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the effectiveness of visual schedules in reducing stress for children during hospitalization.
  • To investigate how visual schedules impact communication and patient engagement.
  • To assess the role of tailored visual schedules in enhancing children's confidence in healthcare environments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on visual schedules in pediatric care.
  • Analysis of case studies demonstrating the use of visual schedules.
  • Evaluation of the impact of visual schedules on pediatric patient stress levels.

Main Results:

  • Visual schedules significantly reduce stress and anxiety during medical procedures.
  • These schedules improve communication between healthcare providers and pediatric patients.
  • Tailored visual schedules enhance children's confidence and adaptability in hospitals.

Conclusions:

  • Visual schedules are a valuable tool for improving the pediatric patient experience.
  • Effective implementation requires individualized approaches and comprehensive staff training.
  • Utilizing visual schedules can lead to better outcomes and reduced psychological distress for children.

Keywords:
AACanxietyaugmentative and alternative communicationcommunication supportpaediatric person-centred carepaediatric wellbeingvisual schedules

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