Hospitalized children' perception on exam accomplishment

Authors

  • Virgínia Virgilio Soares Escola de Saúde Pública do Ceará image/svg+xml
  • Luiza Jane Eyre de Souza Vieira Instituto Dr. José Frota; UTI- Pediátrica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342004000300008

Keywords:

Child hospitalized, Medical examination, Therapeutics

Abstract

The study had as objective to identify the hospitalized children's perception, in school age, about the accomplishment of exams. The research of descriptive nature was used, prevailing the investigation of qualitative character. The results revealed that the children cooperate with exams despite the fear. The fear was related to the dread of the physical pain, being hurt, or even the unknown. It is considered that the child notes the exam accomplishment as part of his/her treatment and he/she would like to receive explanations about the procedure.

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Published

2004-09-01

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 3 (2004)

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How to Cite

Soares, V. V., & Vieira, L. J. E. de S. (2004). Hospitalized children’ perception on exam accomplishment. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 38(3), 298-306. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342004000300008