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Effectiveness of Origami Therapy in Reducing Anxiety among Hospitalized Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study

B Mahalakshmi1, N Siva Subramanian2, Pinalben Chandreshbharthi Goswami2

  • 1Department of Paediatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.

Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|July 14, 2025
PubMed

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Origami therapy significantly reduced anxiety in hospitalized children aged 6-10. This simple, non-pharmacological intervention improved children's emotional well-being during their hospital stay.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Creative Arts Therapies

Background:

  • Hospitalization induces stress and anxiety in children, impacting their emotional state and recovery.
  • Non-pharmacological methods like origami therapy offer potential for anxiety management in pediatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of origami therapy in alleviating anxiety among hospitalized children aged 6 to 10 years.
  • To provide evidence for integrating creative interventions into pediatric healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test control group design was employed.
  • Sixty children were allocated to an experimental group (daily 30-minute origami therapy for seven days) or a control group (standard care).
  • Anxiety levels were measured using a validated behavioral observation checklist before and after the intervention period.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group exhibited a statistically significant decrease in anxiety levels post-intervention (P < 0.001).
  • The control group showed no significant changes in anxiety levels (P > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Origami therapy is an effective, user-friendly, and engaging non-pharmacological approach for reducing anxiety in pediatric patients.
  • Implementing origami therapy can enhance the emotional well-being of hospitalized children and improve their overall healthcare experience.
Abstract

Keywords:
Non-pharmacological interventionorigami therapypaediatric anxiety

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