Play and Hospitalization Flashcards
what are some goals for play in the hospital
aide in coping, reduce negative effects of being in the hospital, optimal development, normal living patterns, essential life experiences to help the child gain a sense of mastery over stressful experiences (they want to be independent)
what ages are the most vulnerable to medical encounters
6 months - 4 years
what is erkisons stage for infants
trust vs mistrust - they need to be able to trust that primary needs will be met
what is piagets stage for infant
sensiormotor - learn everything through their senses
what are some stressors seen in infants in the hospital
separation from parent, changes in routine, unfamiliar environment, pain, parental stress level (they feed off of the parent), loss of postural support
how do infants like to play
want stuff they can put in their mouth, colorful, musical, visually stimulating, objects from home, rattles, peek a boo
what are some expected reactions from an infant in the hospital
crying, screaming, reject contact with strangers, withdraw, despair, detachment, uncooperative, physical resistance to pain
what are some things that can be done to help an infant in the hospital
involve parents, leave a item with the parents scent, encourage oral stimulation, keep routines, respond to infant cues, accommodations for parents, promote growth and development
what is eriksons stage for toddlers
autonomy vs shame and doubt - completing tasks on their own
what is piagets stage for toddlers
preoperational phase - imitating and symbolic representation
how do toddlers like to play
give them options, familiar toys, watching favorite TV/movies, stacking blocks, reading books with adults, play dough, throwing/kicking a ball,
what are some stressors for toddlers in the hospital
separation from parent, unfamiliar environment, forced regression (were potty trained now they are not), sensitive to excess stimulation, pain, immobility or restriction (having to be help down), loss of routine
what are some expected reactions from a toddler in the hospital
crying, screaming, physical protest (hitting, kicking), withdrawn, detachment, temper tantrums, uncooperative (verbal), physcial resistance to pain
how can toddlers be helped in the hospital
parent involvement, get down on their level (towering over them is intimidating), offer choices, allow opportunities for exploration, allow opportunities for play and gross motor activity, set limits, keep medical interventions short, provide distractions, identify feelings (validate that way their feeling is okay), encourage routine
what is erkisons stage for preschoolers
initiative vs guilt - creating and succeeding by self