Play in Health Care Settings: A Challenge for the 1990s

Bolig, Rosemary

doi:10.1207/s15326888chc1904_6

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“…The use of recreation as therapy is not a new idea. Freud , Erikson , and Bolig wrote about recreation and its role in helping children master anxiety‐producing events and learn to cope with experiences. Camp programs for children who have an illness, their siblings and their parents/guardians may provide support to this unique population who may no longer be accepted or understood by their peers.…”

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Camp programs for children with cancer and their families: Review of research progress over the past decade

Martiniuk

Silva

Amylon

et al. 2014

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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A systematic review was conducted of studies (2001-2013) about therapeutic recreation/camp for children with cancer and/or their family which measured either process or outcome variables qualitatively or quantitatively. Of 581 titles, 20 met the inclusion criteria. Research demonstrates positive impacts of camp on: cancer knowledge, mood, self-concept, empathy, and friendship, quality of life, and emotional well-being. This recent decade of research illuminates nuances in camp outcomes, which previously were unexplored. For instance, changes following camp do not necessarily occur in a linear, positive fashion and varying outcomes were observed by camper subgroup depending on age, culture, and treatment status.

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Camp programs for children with cancer and their families: Review of research progress over the past decade

Martiniuk

Silva

Amylon

et al. 2014

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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“…Structural and cultural factors in hospitals challenge the opportunity for unstructured and free play, just as personal factors related to patients' illnesses and external factors such as an unfamiliar environment have an effect. 6 Based on the current evidence, with very heterogenous and small studies, we were unable to draw conclusions on general aspects that could guide the implementation of future play interventions. Thus, additional high-quality research is needed to guide when, where, and what play to integrate into hospitals.…”

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“…5 Rapid turnover of hospitalised children, with few staying for longer periods, limits opportunities for playful relationships and comfortable familiarity with hospital playrooms. 6 Consequently, hospital play interventions are often individualised and treatment-oriented. In some countries play facilitated by specially trained staff for selected patients, rather than a normal, everyday activity.…”

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Play interventions for paediatric patients in hospital: a scoping review

et al. 2021

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ObjectivePlay is a non-invasive, safe and inexpensive intervention that can help paediatric patients and their families manage difficult aspects of being ill or hospitalised. Although play has existed in hospitals for decades, research on hospital play interventions is scarce. This review aimed to categorise and synthesise the last 20 years of research on hospital play interventions.DesignScoping review.Data sourcesPubMed, CINAHL, CENTRAL, ERIC and PsycINFO (1 January 2000– 9 September 2020).Study selection and data extractionWe systematically searched for original peer-reviewed articles, written in English, on hospital play interventions in paediatric patients (0–18 years) in non-psychiatric settings. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts, reviewed full text of relevant articles and extracted data. We thematically synthesised the data from the included studies, and a descriptive analysis, based on a developed framework, is presented.ResultsOf the 297 included articles, 78% came from high-income countries and 56% were published within the last 5 years. Play interventions were carried out across all ages by various healthcare professionals. Play interventions served different roles within four clinical contexts: A) procedures and diagnostic tests, B) patient education, C) treatment and recovery and D) adaptation. Across these contexts, play interventions were generally facilitated and purpose-oriented and had positive reported effects on pain, stress, and anxiety.ConclusionsPlay in hospitals is an emerging interdisciplinary research area with a significant potential benefit for child and family health. Future research should further describe principles for play in hospitals. High-quality studies investigating short-term and long-term effects are needed to guide when and how to best integrate play in hospitals.

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“…As a result, a relationship is developed with each object ([32], pp. 687–708), and simultaneously any anxiety associated with the unknown object is reduced [33,34,35]. …”

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Prevention is Better than Cure: A Hands-On, Play-Based, Innovative, Health and Well-Being Program in Remote Australia

Mathiasen¹

2014

Children

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A key to improving the quality of life in remote communities is the empowerment of children who are at health and educational risk. Between 2002 and 2009, at a remote Aboriginal school, students and community members participated in an innovative, play-based health and well-being program aimed at helping children to become self-determining and responsible for their own health and well-being. Holistic in its approach, and broad in its scope, the multi-faceted program encompassed the fundamentals of personal hygiene; understanding of body systems; the importance of nutrition, hydration, sleep and exercise; brain care; the biology of emotions, with particular emphasis on anger management and the critical interplay between emotions and behavior; the impact of substances of abuse on the brain; as well as the Hospital Familiarization Program (HFP) which prepares children for planned and unplanned hospitalization. Program outcomes included improved school attendance and student engagement; increased community awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle; improved self-concept, self-esteem and self-confidence; as well as increased respect and caring for self and others. A reduction in children’s fear and anxiety when facing hospitalization and visits to the doctor was also evident. Each year, 12,500 children throughout Western Australia enjoy the benefits of the HFP.

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Play in Health Care Settings: A Challenge for the 1990s

Cited by 12 publications

References 1 publication

Camp programs for children with cancer and their families: Review of research progress over the past decade

Camp programs for children with cancer and their families: Review of research progress over the past decade

Play interventions for paediatric patients in hospital: a scoping review

Prevention is Better than Cure: A Hands-On, Play-Based, Innovative, Health and Well-Being Program in Remote Australia

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