Coping with hospital-related fears: experiences of pre-school-aged children

: Salmela M, Salantera S, Aronen ET

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

: 2010

Journal of Advanced Nursing

: JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING

: J ADV NURS

: 6

: 66

: 6

: 1222

: 1231

: 10

: 0309-2402

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2010.05287.x

It is important to observe and support the child's individual coping strategies. Pre-school-aged children need information and guidance to orientate themselves in unknown situations and to participate in decisions concerning their everyday life. Most of all, they need opportunities to play and experience pleasure. Children can also be taught coping strategies that give them an active, positive role.