O lúdico como estratégia de cuidado para crianças sob o prisma dos profissionais de saúde

Abstract

Objective: To examine how playful activities are implemented in a hospital setting and to identify factors that hinder or facilitate their development. Methods: This is an exploratory descriptive study with a qualitative approach, conducted between the months of August to October 2023. Results: Ten professionals from the multidisciplinary team working in one or more pediatric sectors participated in the study. Through analysis, four thematic categories were identified: "Health professionals' approach to children in hospitalization situations," "What professionals consider as playful activities," "How the use of playfulness interferes in care," and "What the hospital institution can do to encourage and facilitate the use of playfulness." Conclusion: This study revealed that professionals, despite not having received training on playfulness and play during their education, demonstrate enthusiasm and awareness regarding the use of playfulness in hospital environments. Furthermore, it was observed that the hospital institution still needs to make the use of playfulness a mandatory routine in nursing care, as well as documenting the actions performed for the child.