“…Among the benefits of play in child care, the minimization of the effects of hospitalization and the stimulation in the adaptation process stand out, because playing seeks to achieve joy, relaxation, and the shaping of a more pleasant environment; this favors the interaction between the professional, the child, and his/her family, as well as, even if momentarily, takes the focus off the disease, helping in the adaptation and coping with the health-illness process and hospitalization ( 1 - 2 , 5 , 7 ) . Thus, its therapeutic value is revealed, contributing to the physical and emotional well-being and recovery of hospitalized children ( 17 - 20 ) .…”