Reduction of anxiety in pediatric patients: effects of a psychopedagogical intervention programme

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Psychology
• Child Clinical Psychology
• Educational Psychology

Background:

• Hospitalization can negatively impact children's emotional well-being.
• Anxiety is a common adverse effect of pediatric hospitalization.
• Psychopedagogical interventions offer a potential solution to mitigate these effects.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a psychopedagogical intervention program.
• To reduce and prevent anxiety symptoms in hospitalized children.
• To improve the overall hospital experience for pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a structured psychopedagogical intervention program.
• Statistical analysis to assess changes in anxiety levels.
• Focus on children undergoing hospitalization.

Main Results:

• The intervention program demonstrated significant effectiveness.
• A notable reduction in the emergence and severity of anxiety symptoms was observed.
• Positive impact on children's adaptation to the hospital environment.

Conclusions:

• The psychopedagogical intervention is a valuable tool for managing pediatric anxiety in hospitals.
• The program's success supports its broader implementation and generalization.
• Recommendations for integrating this intervention into standard pediatric care.