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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Apr 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness and appropriateness of therapeutic play intervention in preparing children for surgery: a randomized controlled trial study.
- Ho Cheung William Li and Violeta Lopez.
- Department of Nursing Studies, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. william3@hku.hk
- J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2008 Apr 1; 13 (2): 63-73.
PurposeThis paper aims to examine the effectiveness and appropriateness of using therapeutic play in preparing children for surgery.Design/MethodA randomized controlled trial was employed. Children (7-12 years of age; n = 203) admitted for surgery during a 13-month period were recruited.ResultsThe results support the effectiveness and appropriateness of using therapeutic play in preparing children for surgery.Practice ImplicationsThe 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.
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