The Effect of a Planned Play Program as a Nursing Intervention in Reducing Post-operative Pain among Children Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Pain may be a universal experience and a major source of distress for children and their families similar as health care providers. Pain affects children of all ages, even a fetus. Nursing interventions to manage pain after surgery are vital to stop undesirable physiological and psychological consequences. Numerous nonpharmacological approaches to alleviate hospitalized children’s pain suggest play as a central part. Aim of the study:This study was done to evaluate the effect of a planned play program as a nursing intervention on reducing post-operative pain among children undergoing abdominal surgeries. Method:A quasi experimental research design was used. Subjects: The study included 70 children of both gender and their caregivers. Tools: Four tools were used to collect data; an interview questionnaire sheet for mothers to collect sociodemographic data and clinical data about the child's health problem, physiological pain assessment tool to obtain baseline data and determine child’s physiological response to pain, faces pain scalewas used as a pain assessment tool for younger group (4-7 years), and FLACC behavioral scale for assessing the behavioral responses of children toward postoperative pain. Results:The finding of this study showed that, children with abdominal surgeries who participate in a planned play program were expressed less postoperative pain intensity than those children who receive routine care. Conclusion:It was concluded that the planned play program had a positive effect on reducing post-operative pain of children undergoing abdominal surgeries. Recommendation:The study recommended planning systematic play sessions to help the child coping with the emotional and physical pain resulting from hospitalization or surgical procedures.
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Rabab EL-Sayed Hassan, Mohamed El-Ghazaly Waly, houd Yousef ElSheikhand, Fatma Mefreh Atia
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