Li Ho Cheung William, Lopez Violeta
Department of Nursing Studies, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2008 Apr;13(2):63-73. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00138.x.
This paper aims to examine the effectiveness and appropriateness of using therapeutic play in preparing children for surgery.
DESIGN/METHOD: A randomized controlled trial was employed. Children (7-12 years of age; n = 203) admitted for surgery during a 13-month period were recruited.
The results support the effectiveness and appropriateness of using therapeutic play in preparing children for surgery.
The study results promote awareness in nurses and parents that play is a very important part of children's lives, and heighten the importance of integrating therapeutic play as an essential component of holistic and quality nursing care to prepare children for surgery.
本文旨在探讨使用治疗性游戏帮助儿童为手术做准备的有效性和适宜性。
设计/方法:采用随机对照试验。招募了在13个月期间入院接受手术的儿童(7至12岁;n = 203)。
结果支持使用治疗性游戏帮助儿童为手术做准备的有效性和适宜性。
研究结果提高了护士和家长对游戏是儿童生活中非常重要一部分的认识,并强化了将治疗性游戏作为整体优质护理的重要组成部分以帮助儿童为手术做准备的重要性。