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Extended day program: bringing preschool to the hospital
Pediatric Nursing
|May 1, 1993
Summary
An Extended Day Program helps healthcare professionals address the unique challenges of caring for hospitalized children. This program supports children's development, psychosocial well-being, and overall quality of life during their hospital stay.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Child Development
- Psychosocial Care
Background:
- Hospitalized children with complex needs face developmental and psychosocial challenges.
- Healthcare professionals require strategies to facilitate growth and normalize experiences for these children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an Extended Day Program designed for long-term hospitalized children.
- To outline how the program addresses key challenges in pediatric hospital care.
Main Methods:
- Program design by nurses and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Focus on creating an environment for growth, development, and learning.
Main Results:
- The program facilitates optimal development and psychosocial care.
- Addresses needs such as positive self-concept, independence, and normalized experiences.
Conclusions:
- Extended Day Programs can effectively support the holistic needs of hospitalized children.
- This model offers a framework for improving care in pediatric long-term settings.