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Social Work in Health Care
|January 1, 1979
Summary
This study details a hospital program offering weekly group meetings for pediatric urology patients to manage hospitalization fears. Group interaction and support proved beneficial for children coping with anxiety during their hospital stay.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Child Psychiatry
- Hospital Social Work
Background:
- Hospitalization can induce significant fear and anxiety in children.
- Effective coping mechanisms are crucial for pediatric patients' well-being during medical treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a group meeting program for hospitalized children on a Urology Service.
- To help pediatric patients manage fears and anxieties associated with hospitalization.
- To explore the benefits of group interaction and support in a hospital setting.
Main Methods:
- Weekly group meetings conducted by a pediatric psychiatrist and psychiatric social worker.
- Focus on hospitalized children within a pediatric urology service.
- Utilized excerpted examples from group sessions to illustrate problem-solving and coping strategies.
Main Results:
- Group dynamics and mutual support facilitated positive outcomes for child patients.
- Identified common fears and anxieties experienced by hospitalized children.
- Demonstrated effective methods for addressing patient concerns within the group setting.
Conclusions:
- The described group program effectively supports children coping with hospitalization.
- Group interaction and psychiatric support are valuable in pediatric care settings.
- The program model is adaptable for use in various hospital environments.
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