Medical Trauma

Question 1

The Welfare of Children in Hospital (1959)

Answer 1

• British Paediatric Association committee’s report on the welfare of sick children in hospital
• The committee found that children were expected to lie quietly in their cots, they were not allowed to play, and their parents were allowed to visit only at very specific
  times
• The report recommended unrestricted visiting, accommodations for parents, and developmentally appropriate stimulation for the children

Question 2

Contemporary Pediatric Hospitals

Answer 2

• Today, the physical layout is built to facilitate close contact between the child and their caregiver
• Visits from extended family and friends are encouraged
• Toys and activities are provided
• Wards are designed with bright colors and child-friendly spaces
• Continuity of care is established through assigning a primary nurse for each child

Question 3

The Potential Traumas of Medical Illness

Answer 3

• Recurrent separations
• Surgery
• Medication side effects
• Painful or time-consuming procedures
• Disrupted sleep
• Pain
• Chronic stress for the child and family
• Anxiety and financial stress in the family