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[The child in the hospital]
1Medizinische Universitäts-Kinderklinik und Poliklinik, Inselspital Bern.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|December 27, 1994
Summary
Hospitalized children
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Child Development
- Medical Sociology
Background:
- Children and adolescents possess vivid imaginations that influence their hospital experiences.
- Hospital environments present complex interactions impacting children's emotional and physical well-being.
Observation:
- Hospitalization can evoke powerful mental images and feelings in young patients.
- These internal experiences can either promote healing or exacerbate illness.
Findings:
- Healthcare professionals can foster positive mental imagery in children and their families.
- Encouraging favorable imagery supports healing and improves quality of life, even for terminally ill children.
Implications:
- Understanding children's imaginative world is crucial in pediatric healthcare.
- Therapeutic interventions should consider the psychological impact of hospitalization on children.
- Promoting positive patient-provider interactions can enhance pediatric patient outcomes.