The use of toys by nursing as a therapeutic resource in the care of hospitalized children

Ciuffo, Lia Leão; Souza, Tânia Vignuda de; Freitas, Thais Mello de; Moraes, Juliana Rezende Montenegro Medeiros de; Santos, Keila Cristina Oliveira dos; Santos, Roberta de Oliveira Jaime Ferreira Lima dos

doi:10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0433

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“…It is therefore essential to consider this fact when choosing toys ( 48 ). Hospitals are unpleasant for children, and toys are the primary means of overcoming those negative perceptions and winning their confidence ( 49 ). The participants in this study reflected this notion.…”

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“…In addition, they asked for age-appropriate, soft, educational, and interactive toys during their hospital stay. The consideration of children's perspectives on toys is essential, as the boost in a child's self-esteem and happiness, along with the facilitation of therapeutic relationships with health professionals, is achieved through toys, thereby benefiting the healing process ( 49 ).…”

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Assessing child satisfaction and expectations for developing a child-friendly environment at the pediatric department in a general hospital in Qatar

Pattabi,

Nazarene,

Varghese

et al. 2024

Front. Pediatr.

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Background“Patient-centered” care positions the patient at the core and emphasizes fulfilling their unique needs, preferences, and values. This approach is particularly significant in the context of children. Although widely recognized as necessary, this approach is not universally implemented. The children find themselves in hospital wards where they are required to follow protocols and systems designed primarily for adults. In the appropriate atmosphere, children often express themselves more effectively through words, body language, and play, leading to a richer understanding of their needs. There is growing recognition of the importance of addressing children's concerns regarding hospital environments.AimThis study investigates children's satisfaction with the physical aspect of the hospital environment. Insights from this exploration could provide valuable input for creating hospital environments centered around children's needs and preferences.MethodsThis mixed-methods study involves children aged 6–14 years with parental consent from a premiere healthcare provider in the state of Qatar. The survey used nine items to gauge satisfaction with the existing hospital environment as a “child-friendly hospital” and another nine items to explore their expectations for such environments. The Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis tests as well as thematic analyses were employed to assess the statistical significance of differences in satisfaction levels and children's expectations of the hospital's physical environment.ResultsA total of 398 children participated in the study. Of them, 40.3% were aged 6–8 years; 60.3% had experienced two to five hospital visits; 55.8% of children participated during their outpatient service visit; and 31.7% were Asian. Children's satisfaction levels with various aspects of the hospital environment—including its physical appearance, signage, lounge, consultant rooms, corridors, bedrooms, TV content, toys, and staff uniforms—were in the range of 42.9%–59%. The children expressed a desire for a hospital environment that is spacious, colorful, attractive, and filled with cartoon characters and toys in the children's hospital from the front lounge to the inpatient units.ConclusionThe findings underline the importance of considering the perspectives of children in evidence-based healthcare design. The study reveals that children's satisfaction with the hospital environment is generally average or below average. Ultimately, a “child-friendly hospital environment” integrates children's rights into healthcare to significantly improve outcomes.

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Assessing child satisfaction and expectations for developing a child-friendly environment at the pediatric department in a general hospital in Qatar

Pattabi,

Nazarene,

Varghese

et al. 2024

Front. Pediatr.

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“…The Brazilian use of this technology is regulated by the Federal Nursing Council, integrating the scope of practice of nurses and teams working in pediatric contexts (COFEN, 2017 However, research indicates barriers to the systematic implementation of this practice by nurses in their daily care for children/adolescents, including: lack of time and play materials; overload of duties, lack of knowledge and inability; lack of institutional support; and, consequently, no systematic inclusion in the team's work process (Ciuffo et al, 2023.…”

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Perceiving Yourself in Healthcare Experiences With the Therapeutic Play: The Nurse Representing Himself Through the Drawing-Story

Beatriz Picolo Gimenes,

Edmara Bazoni Soares Maia,

Circéa Amalia Ribeiro

2024

NTQR

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Introduction. Among the playful interventions recommended for the children’s care, the use of Therapeutic Play stands out in healthcare. Scientific evidence highlights benefits for children as an expression of their feelings, doubts, fears, desires and, consequently, greater tranquility, collaboration and learning in health procedures. There are also positive outcomes related to the reduction of pain, anxiety and negative attitudes. The use of this Brazilian technology is regulated by the Nursing Federal Council, integrating the role of the one who works in pediatric contexts. However, research indicates barriers to the systematic implementation of this practice by nurses in their daily care for children/adolescents. Goal. To understand how nurses represent themselves experiencing the use of Therapeutic Play in the care of children/adolescents supported by Drawing- Story. Methods. This is a qualitative study carried out considering Symbolic Interactionism and Grounded Theory. Eleven nurses of both genders participated with experience in using/teaching Therapeutic Play. Data were collected through participant observation and semi-structured interviews, they were recorded and finalized by Drawing-Story simultaneously with the analysis following the steps: initial coding, categorization, theoretical coding, apprehension of the Central Category, until reaching theoretical saturation, allowing the construction of the Theoric Model. Results. The analysis of the graphic messages in the drawings and verbalizations make it possible to understand that when promoting Therapeutic Play in childcare, nurses perceive themselves dynamically represented by virtuous adjectives that motive them to action such as: helping, conserving, understanding, repairing and welcoming. When you act like this, you are connecting yourself with positive feelings: good humor, joy, hope, perseverance, empathy, love, and gratitude with resilience. Conclusion. The Drawing-Story technique enriched data collection, as it enabled nurses to release their inner inclinations through graphic expression, revealing the essence of the playful nurse-person, constituted by ludic affection and humanism.

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The initial experiences of junior nursing college students when communicating with children during pediatric clinical practicum: A phenomenological study

Chang,

Chen,

Chen

et al. 2024

Journal of Pediatric Nursing

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The use of toys by nursing as a therapeutic resource in the care of hospitalized children

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Assessing child satisfaction and expectations for developing a child-friendly environment at the pediatric department in a general hospital in Qatar

Assessing child satisfaction and expectations for developing a child-friendly environment at the pediatric department in a general hospital in Qatar

Perceiving Yourself in Healthcare Experiences With the Therapeutic Play: The Nurse Representing Himself Through the Drawing-Story

The initial experiences of junior nursing college students when communicating with children during pediatric clinical practicum: A phenomenological study

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