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Vol. 10, Issue 5, Part A (2024)
An experimental study to assess the effectiveness of therapeutic play during immunization on infant (2 months-12 months) in selected hospital in Delhi
An experimental study to assess the effectiveness of therapeutic play during immunization on infant (2 months-12 months) in selected hospital in Delhi
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Abstract
Vaccine injections are
the most common reason for iatrogenic pain in childhood. With the steadily
increasing number of recommended vaccinations, there has been a concomitant
increase in concern regarding the adequacy of pain management. Despite the
proven benefits of the immunization procedure, the pain associated with these
injections is a source of great anxiety and distress for the infants as well as
the parents. The non-pharmacological methods of pain management helps to reduce
the pain perception, makes pain tolerable, decreases anxiety and enhances
wellbeing. Painful procedures cause fear and physical and emotional suffering
to children, mainly when the procedure is not explained to them, and they are
not prepared or supported properly.
Vaccine injections are
the most common reason for iatrogenic pain in childhood. With the steadily
increasing number of recommended vaccinations, there has been a concomitant
increase in concern regarding the adequacy of pain management. Despite the
proven benefits of the immunization procedure, the pain associated with these
injections is a source of great anxiety and distress for the infants as well as
the parents. The non-pharmacological methods of pain management helps to reduce
the pain perception, makes pain tolerable, decreases anxiety and enhances
wellbeing. Painful procedures cause fear and physical and emotional suffering
to children, mainly when the procedure is not explained to them, and they are
not prepared or supported properly.
Based on the understanding
that the toy is the main means of communication between the child and the
professional, the authors of this study proposed to explore the use of
therapeutic play to prepare children for vaccination, as well as the influence
of this activity on their behavior during the procedure. One of the several
uses of therapeutic play is to prepare children for therapeutic and painful
procedures. This type of playing is called instructional. Although therapeutic
play and play therapy are terms used inadvertently as synonyms, their concept
and applicability differ.
that the toy is the main means of communication between the child and the
professional, the authors of this study proposed to explore the use of
therapeutic play to prepare children for vaccination, as well as the influence
of this activity on their behavior during the procedure. One of the several
uses of therapeutic play is to prepare children for therapeutic and painful
procedures. This type of playing is called instructional. Although therapeutic
play and play therapy are terms used inadvertently as synonyms, their concept
and applicability differ.
Play therapy is a
psychiatric technique, and therefore carried out by a skilled professional. It
is developed in a controlled environment, and used to treat children with
emotional disorders.
psychiatric technique, and therefore carried out by a skilled professional. It
is developed in a controlled environment, and used to treat children with
emotional disorders.
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How to cite this article:
Shweta, CLARICE A LYNGDOH, Priyanka, Prabhdeep, Anjali, Arathy, Shikha. An experimental study to assess the effectiveness of therapeutic play during immunization on infant (2 months-12 months) in selected hospital in Delhi. Int J Appl Res 2024;10(5):34-38.
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