The use of a therapeuthic toy as an instrument of nursing intervention when preparing the child to blood collection

Authors

  • Patrícia de Jesus Ribeiro UNIFESP
  • Ana Llonch Sabatés Universidade de Guarulhos
  • Circéa Amalia Ribeiro UNIFESP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342001000400016

Keywords:

Pediatric nursing, Play and playthings, Child behavior

Abstract

This study is almost an experiment with the objective to verify the effect of the Therapeutic Play on preschool children during blood collect for laboratory tests. The sample consisted of 42 children divided into control and experimental groups. All the children had their behavior observed and only the children of the experimental group were prepared for the Therapeutic Play. The results were analyzed comparing the children's behavior with the groups and showed that arrangement with the Therapeutic Play was effective in the comprehension of the procedure and in the control of their behavioral reactions.

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Published

2001-12-01

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Original Articles

How to Cite

The use of a therapeuthic toy as an instrument of nursing intervention when preparing the child to blood collection. (2001). Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 35(4), 420-428. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342001000400016