Routine use of therapeutic play in the care of hospitalized children: nurses' perceptions
Routine use of therapeutic play in the care of hospitalized children: nurses' perceptions
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DOI：
10.1590/s0103-21002012000100004
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发表时间：
2012-01-01
影响因子：
0.7
通讯作者：
Fernandes, Daisy Mitiko Suzuki Okada
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作者：
Francischinelli, Ana Gabriela Bertozzo;Almeida, Fabiane de Amorim;Fernandes, Daisy Mitiko Suzuki Okada
Objective: To identify nurses' perceptions regarding the routine use of therapeutic play in the care of hospitalized children. Methods: A descriptive, exploratory, quantitative study, conducted with 30 nurses in units that care for children in a private hospital in the city of Sao Paulo-SP. The nurses were interviewed and the data were analyzed by means of descriptive statistical techniques. Results: The majority had contact with the theme "play/therapeutic play" (27.9%) and considered it valid for use in practice (29.9%); however, it was not used in the insitution where they currently worked (18.6%). Among those who had ever used therapeutic play, the majority (22.7%) identified benefits, while 11 nurses (37%) cited difficulties, such as lack of time (9.3%). Conclusion: Although the majority of those interviewed had knowledge about therapeutic play and valued its use in practice, it is not routinely used in their daily practice.
