Protocol for the preparation of preschool children to venous puncture using therapeutic play

Authors

  • Maria do Rosário Martins Hospital Universitário Regional de Maringá
  • Circéa Amalia Ribeiro UNIFESP; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Regina Issuzu Hirooka de Borba UNIFESP; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Conceição Vieira da Silva UNIFESP; Departamento de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692001000200011

Keywords:

play and playthings, clinical procedures, pediatric nursing

Abstract

This exploratory - descriptive study aims at elaborating a protocol, using therapeutic play, for the preparation of preschool children to venous puncture and also at testing its efficiency and applicability. The children that attended the play session were more cooperative when they were punctured. They understood the need and technical aspects of this clinical procedure; manifested their feelings, elaborated familiar and hospital situations that resulted in a better relationship with the other children and the nursing team. Authors concluded that this protocol is feasible and useful and suggested that it should be incorporated in the nursing care plan to hospitalized children.

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Published

2001-04-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2001)

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How to Cite

Martins, M. do R., Ribeiro, C. A., Borba, R. I. H. de, & Silva, C. V. da. (2001). Protocol for the preparation of preschool children to venous puncture using therapeutic play. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 9(2), 76-85. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692001000200011