The hospital designed by hospitalized children and adolescents

Abstract

Objective: to identify, through the contributions of hospitalized children and adolescents, the characteristics they consider necessary for a hospital that promotes well-being and development. Method: descriptive and exploratory study, with qualitative data analysis, carried out with a total of 30 hospitalized children and adolescents. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, mediated by drawing, and analyzed by inductive thematic analysis, supported by the theoretical framework of the humanization of health care and the Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory. Results: the designed hospital takes up the principles of Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory, as well as one of the guidelines of the National Humanization Policy, the environment, from two perspectives: elements and material resources from the physical environment; elements of comfort and well-being environment. Final considerations: hospitals such as the projected institution corroborate what is recommended in public policies, as they qualify health care.

Examining the expectations of healing care environment of hospitalized children with cancer based on Watson's theory of human caring

“…According to related literature, individuals' heath is affected by environmental conditions as they interact with their environment. Human health is a complex, multidimensional system, and the harmony of the body, mind and spirit is vital for healing (Cassemiro et al, 2020).…”

“…As children and adolescents increasingly survive cancer treatment, interest has turned to their needs and experiences during hospitalization to further improve outcomes (Cassemiro et al, 2020). In addition to meeting the fundamental care needs of children with cancer, such as nutrition, sleep and minimal suffering, another key aspect of effective care is recognizing their emotional, social and cognitive needs during hospitalization (Linder & Seitz, 2017).…”

“…As children and adolescents increasingly survive cancer treatment, interest has turned to their needs and experiences during hospitalization to further improve outcomes (Cassemiro et al, 2020).…”

“…According to related literature, individuals’ heath is affected by environmental conditions as they interact with their environment. Human health is a complex, multidimensional system, and the harmony of the body, mind and spirit is vital for healing (Cassemiro et al, 2020). Maintaining a healing environment includes supporting the psychological, physical, behavioural and medical aspects of the individual and improving interpersonal relationships (Sakallaris et al, 2015).…”

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