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Preparation for procedures and surgery through play

J M Chan

    Paediatrician
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Child life therapists use play to prepare hospitalized children for medical procedures. Play helps children understand treatments, cope with fears, and build trust in medical staff, improving their overall experience.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Psychology
    • Child Development
    • Healthcare Education

    Background:

    • Hospitalization presents unique challenges for children, impacting their emotional and psychological well-being.
    • Effective preparation is crucial for mitigating anxiety and promoting positive adaptation to medical environments.
    • Play is a vital communication and coping mechanism for children in healthcare settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the role of child life therapists in utilizing play for pediatric preparation and integration.
    • To examine how play facilitates understanding and coping with medical procedures and surgery.
    • To highlight the benefits of play-based interventions for hospitalized children.

    Main Methods:

    • Child life therapists employ unstructured and structured play sessions.

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  • Therapists use miniature medical equipment and role-playing scenarios.
  • Observation of children's interactions with play materials to assess comprehension.

    • Main Results:

    • Play allows children to process and communicate understanding of medical preparation.
    • Concrete play experiences enhance comprehension of hospital routines and procedures.
    • Post-procedure play helps clarify misconceptions and reinforces healing.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychological preparation through play enhances children's cooperation and trust in medical personnel.
    • Play interventions are effective in managing children's responses to medical procedures and surgery.
    • Child life specialists play a key role in supporting children's adaptation in healthcare settings.