Effects of Simulated Equestrian Therapy in Improving Motor Proficiency among Down Syndrome Children - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Simulated Equestrian Therapy and Neuro-Motor Therapy in improving Motor Proficiency among Down syndrome children using a double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. This study was conducted at Dar-ul-Sukun Institute and Dr. Ziauddin Hospital from April to September 2023 by enrolling a total of 56 participants with Down syndrome (DS) after obtaining informed, voluntary assent from the guardians of the participants. Each participant was allocated randomly to the treatment group (n = 28) that received Simulated Equestrian Therapy (SET) and the control group (n = 28) that received Neuro-motor Therapy (NMT) using the envelop method of simple random sampling. The participants and their guardians were blind to the allocations. Participants' blood pressure and heart rate were recorded before and after each session to ensure safety. Each participant was assessed at baseline and after 6th and 12th week of intervention using Bruinink's test of motor proficiency (BOT-2). The data was analyzed using Medcalc software. The results reveal significant findings for improving motor proficiency after 12th week of intervention of SET and NMT. No protocol was found to be superior to another in improvement of the tested parameters. Hence, our study concludes that SET and NMT effectively improve motor proficiency among DS children. However, studies with a follow-up period should be conducted to further evaluate these therapies' long-term benefits.

Care Pathways in Rehabilitation for Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: Distinctiveness of the Adaptation to the Italian Context.

BACKGROUND: In 2020, a multiprofessional panel was set up in collaboration with the Italian FightTheStroke Foundation family association to produce evidence-based recommendations for the management and neuromotor rehabilitation of persons with cerebral palsy aged 2-18 years to implement in clinical practice in Italy. METHODS: The recommendations of these care pathways were developed according to the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine guidelines for Care Pathways Development and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation working group for adoption, adaptation, or de novo development of recommendations from high-quality guidelines (GRADE-ADOLOPMENT). RESULTS: Four strong positive recommendations were developed regarding comprehensive management, and twenty-four addressed neuromotor treatment. CONCLUSIONS: A holistic, individualized approach was affirmed in terms of both multidimensional patient profile and interdisciplinary management in a network with the school where children and adolescents are integrated. It was defined that all motor rehabilitation approaches must be individually tailored considering age and developmentally appropriate activities as interventions and goals, in light of the reference curves addressing prognosis for Gross Motor Function and Manual Ability Classification Systems. Intervention must be structured with adaptations of the task and/or of the context (objects and environment) based on the analysis of the child's skills to support motivation and avoid frustration.

A prática psicológica e a ludicidade na hospitalização pediátrica: relato de experiência / Psychological practice and playing in pediatric hospitalization: experience report / La práctica psicológica y la ludicidad en la hospitalización pediátrica: informe de experiencia

INTRODUÇÃO: A inserção da psicologia e o método lúdico de intervenção na esfera hospitalar surge para promover bem-estar frente às vivências das crianças em condição de internação. O enfrentamento de uma hospitalização no período da infância pode provocar impactos significativos do ponto de vista orgânico, psíquico e ambiental, por ser um momento de estruturação do indivíduo enquanto sujeito psíquico. OBJETIVO: Posto isso, o presente artigo objetiva refletir sobre a relação da família e da equipe de saúde com crianças hospitalizadas e a relevância da utilização dos recursos lúdicos, a partir de um relato de experiência de estagiários de um curso de graduação em psicologia. MÉTODO: Logo, trata-se de um relato de experiência, de abordagem qualitativa e de natureza descritiva, realizado de março de 2022 a junho de 2023, em uma Unidade Pediátrica de um Hospital Público Brasileiro. RESULTADOS E DISCUSSÃO: A partir disso, observaram-se na prática reações de estranhamento dos pacientes ao se depararem com a permanência no hospital, o adoecimento e os procedimentos das equipes multiprofissionais de saúde; bem como evidenciou-se a importância da transmissão das informações e do preparo verbal ante intervenções, visando a participação ativa do paciente em seu tratamento. Também observou-se a significância do uso de ferramentas lúdicas nas intervenções com as crianças, que facilitam a adaptação ao contexto e proporcionam âncora para estas elaborarem suas vivências. CONCLUSÃO: Portanto, conclui-se que a utilização de recursos lúdicos favorece o atendimento psicológico na infância e período de hospitalização.

INTRODUCTION: The integration of psychology and the playing method of intervention in the hospital setting emerges to promote wellbeing in the face of children's experiences during hospitalization. Confronting hospitalization during childhood can lead to significant impacts from organic, psychological, and environmental standpoints, as it represents a pivotal moment in the individual's psychological development. OBJECTIVE: With this in mind, the present article aims to reflect on the relationship between families and healthcare teams with hospitalized children and the relevance of using playful resources, based on an experience report from interns of an undergraduate psychology course. METHOD: Therefore, it constitutes an experiential account, employing a qualitative and descriptive approach, conducted from March 2022 to June 2023, in a Pediatric Unit of a Brazilian Public Hospital. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: From this perspective, practical observations revealed patients' feelings of unfamiliarity upon facing hospital stays, illness, and procedures performed by multidisciplinary healthcare teams; as well as the significance of conveying information and verbal preparation before interventions was highlighted, aiming to actively involve the patient in their treatment. It was also observed the significance of using playful tools in interventions with children, which facilitates adaptation to the context and provides an anchor for them to elaborate on their experiences. CONCLUSION: Thus, it can be concluded that the use of playful resources enhances psychological care during childhood and the hospitalization period.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La inserción de la psicología y el método lúdico de intervención en el ámbito hospitalario surge con el propósito de promover el bienestar frente a las experiencias de los niños en condiciones de hospitalización. Enfrentar la hospitalización durante la infancia puede generar impactos significativos desde un punto de vista orgánico, psicológico y ambiental, ya que representa un momento de estructuración del individuo como sujeto psíquico. OBJETIVO: En este sentido, el presente artículo tiene como objetivo reflexionar sobre la relación de la familia y el equipo de salud con niños hospitalizados y la relevancia de utilizar recursos lúdicos, a partir de un relato de experiencia de practicantes de un curso de grado en psicología. MÉTODO: Por lo tanto, se trata de un informe de experiencia con enfoque cualitativo y de naturaleza descriptiva, llevado a cabo desde marzo de 2022 hasta junio de 2023 en una Unidad Pediátrica de un Hospital Público Brasileño. RESULTADOS Y DISCUSIÓN: A partir de esto, se observaron reacciones de desconcierto por parte de los pacientes al enfrentar la permanencia en el hospital, la enfermedad y los procedimientos realizados por los equipos de salud multidisciplinarios; así como también se resaltó la importancia de la transmisión de información y la preparación verbal antes de las intervenciones, con el objetivo de involucrar activamente al paciente en su tratamiento. También se observó la importancia del uso de herramientas lúdicas en las intervenciones con niños, ya que facilitan la adaptación al contexto y brindan un punto de referencia para que estos niños elaboren sus experiencias. CONCLUSIÓN: Por lo tanto, se concluye que el uso de recursos lúdicos favorece la atención psicológica durante la infancia y el período de hospitalización.

Projeto Toy Box: estimulando a atividade física ao brincar em família durante a pandemia de COVID-19 / Toy Box Project: encouraging the physical activity when play with the family during the COVID-19 pandemic

Apesar da alta incidência do comportamento sedentário na infância, brincadeira popular em família pode estimular o estilo de vida saudável. Objetivou-se analisar o impacto da disponibilização de uma caixa com brinquedos populares no nível de atividade física (NAF) de crianças. 33 crianças de 7 a 11 anos, foram divididas em: grupo controle, sem intervenção, (GC, n = 12, ♂ = 4, ♀ = 8) e grupo experimental (GE, n= 21, ♂ = 6, ♀ = 14), que recebeu uma caixa com brinquedos populares para interagir com a família por 1 mês. O NAF foi mensurado pelo do Questionário do Dia Típico de Atividade Física ­ DAFA. A ANOVA para medidas repetidas de dois fatores não revelou diferença significativa entre os momentos (p = 0,382), e nem na interação grupos*momentos (p = 0,666). Contudo, notou--se que o GE teve um aumento maior no NAF após a intervenção (Δ = 2,45 ± 10,55) comparado ao GC (Δ = 0,83 ± 9,40). Além de uma frequência maior de crianças do GE se tornando mais ativas (pré: 25%; pós: 40%) comparado ao GC (pré e pós: 67%). Concluiu-se que apesar da intervenção com brinquedos populares não ter resultado em diferença estatisticamente significativa no NAF das crianças analisadas, as diferenças clínicas demonstram que o Projeto Toy Box tem potencialidade para resultados promissores no NAF, sugerindo continuidade do estudo.

Despite the increased sedentary behavior in childhood, a playful strategy in the family, with traditional play, can encourage a healthy lifestyle. This study verified the impact of a box with traditional toys on children's physical activity level (PAL). Thirty-three children between 7 and 11 years old were divided into following groups: control group (CG, n = 12, ♂ = 4, ♀ = 8) without intervention, and experimental group (EG, n = 21, ♂ = 6, ♀ = 14) that received a box with traditional toys to use with family for a month. The PAL was evaluated thru a questionnaire (DAFA). The Repeated measures ANOVA did not showed significance between moments (p = 0.382), and nether for groups*moments interaction (p = 0.666). However, the EG improved PAL after intervention (Δ = 2.45 ± 10.55) compared to CG (Δ = 0.83 ± 9.40). Beyond that, in GE children became more physically active (pre: 25%; post: 40%) than CG (pre and post: 67%). In con-clusion, the traditional toys intervention did not result in a statistically significant PAL improvement in evaluated children, however, the clinical differences showed that the Toy Box project has the potential for promising results in PAL, suggesting the research extension.

Assistive technology to facilitate children's play: a scoping review.

PURPOSE: Play is a fundamental human right and one of the most important occupations in children's lives. Fewer opportunities exist for children with physical disabilities (CWPD) to play. This study aimed to conduct a scoping review of published peer-reviewed literature on using AT to enable "play-for-the-sake-of-play" by CWPD. METHOD: The review was conducted using a widely accepted scoping review methodology. Literature searches were conducted from January 2000 to March 2022 using MEDLINE, Central, CINAHL, ERIC, Scopus, and EMBASE. Pairs of reviewers used an online systematic review system to manage title, abstract, and full-text screening. Excel was used for data extraction and charting. Data was charted based on type of AT, play types according to LUDI definitions, and level of evidence. RESULTS: The search yielded 5250 papers after the removal of duplicates. Title and abstract screening identified 58 studies for full-text screening. The final sample included 31 papers. Seven types of AT were identified in studies: power mobility, virtual reality, robots, adaptations for upper limb differences, switch-adapted games, augmentative and alternative communication devices, and mobility aids. Twenty-three papers addressed cognitive play, seven addressed social play, and one addressed both cognitive and social play. Most studies used case study, descriptive, or repeated measures designs. CONCLUSION: There is limited evidence regarding the use of AT to support play-for-the-sake-of-play in CWPD. Given the importance of play, further research using rigorous methodologies and the development of assistive technology dedicated to promoting play-for-the-sake-of-play is warranted.

There is a need to promote play-for-the-sake-of-play for its intrinsic value rather than only focusing on play for its therapeutic outcomes for children with physical disabilities.Existing studies on technology to support play participation for children with physical disabilities seldom consider a holistic view of play that includes both social and cognitive dimensions.A few studies have included the use of assistive technology to enable play, but the wide variety of technologies used limits the identification of patterns.

Evidências acerca do brincar no hospital na perspectiva do familiar da criança: revisão integrativa / Evidence about playing in the hospital from the perspective of the child's family: integrative review / Evidencias sobre jugar en el hospital desde la perspectiva de la familia del niño: revisión integrativa

Objetivo: identificar estudos na literatura nacional e internacional acerca do brincar no hospital na perspectiva do familiar da criança. Método: revisão Integrativa realizada no período de março a maio de 2022, nas fontes de informações: Scielo; LILACS e BDENF via BVS; MEDLINE via PUBMED; Scopus e o Google Scholar como estratégia adicional. Foram incluídos artigos originais, nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol; sem recorte temporal; e que tivessem como participantes familiares e/ou acompanhantes de crianças hospitalizadas. Resultados: as famílias reconhecem o brincar como promotor na redução da ansiedade das crianças frente aos procedimentos invasivos, além de auxiliar no enfrentamento da hospitalização e na melhora do humor e comportamento delas. Também destacaram a brinquedoteca hospitalar como um importante espaço que promove distração e continuidade do desenvolvimento. Conclusão: a partir da perspectiva dos familiares acerca do brincar, a equipe de enfermagem deve incentiva-las serem coparticipante dessa atividade durante a hospitalização da criança.

Objective: to identify studies in the national and international literature about playing in the hospital from the perspective of the child's family. Method: integrative review carried out from March to May 2022, in the information sources: Scielo; LILACS and BDENF via VHL; MEDLINE via PUBMED; Scopus and Google Scholar as an additional strategy. Original articles in English, Portuguese and Spanish were included; no temporal clipping; and that had family members and/or companions of hospitalized children as participants. Results: families recognize playing as a promoter in reducing children's anxiety in the face of invasive procedures, as well as helping to cope with hospitalization and improving their mood and behavior. They also highlighted the hospital toy library as an important space that promotes distraction and continuity of development. Conclusion: from the perspective of family members about playing, the nursing team should encourage them to be a co-participant in this activity during the child's hospitalization.

Objetivos:identificar estudios en la literatura nacional e internacional sobre el juego en el hospital desde la perspectiva de la familia del niño. Método: revisión integradora realizada de marzo a mayo de 2022, en las fuentes de información: Scielo; LILACS y BDENF vía BVS; MEDLINE vía PUBMED; Scopus y Google Scholar como estrategia adicional. Se incluyeron artículos originales en inglés, portugués y español; sin recorte temporal; y que tuvo como participantes a familiares y/o acompañantes de niños hospitalizados. Resultados: las familias reconocen jugar como un promotor en la reducción de la ansiedad de los niños frente a los procedimientos invasivos, además de ayudar a sobrellevar la hospitalización y mejorar su estado de ánimo y comportamiento. También destacaron la ludoteca del hospital como un espacio importante que promueve la distracción y la continuidad del desarrollo. Conclusión: desde la perspectiva de los familiares sobre el juego, el equipo de enfermería debe incentivarlos a ser copartícipes de esa actividad durante la hospitalización del niño.

Guides or guidelines for interacting and playing with medical complex children: a qualitative documentary research / Guías o directrices para interactuar y jugar con niños con condiciones clínicas complejas: investigación cualitativa documental / Guias ou diretrizes para interagir e brincar com crianças clinicamente complexas: uma pesquisa qualitativa documental

Objectives: to identify content on play and interaction with children with special health care needs recommended in clinical guidelines; analyze play and interaction activities applicable to children with special health care needs and complex care requirements. Method: qualitative documentary research based on guides, protocols, or guidelines on playing and interacting with children with special and living with complex care. Search terms in English (guidelines, playing OR play, complex needs, OR chronic disease) and in Portuguese ( guia, brincar ou brincadeiras, condições crônicas ) on the first ten pages of_Google Search ® . Thematic analysis was applied to the information extracted from the documents. Results: a total of nine documents with similar content were grouped into units of analysis, keeping only the interacting and playing activities applicable to children with special health care needs and living with complex care requirements, namely stimulation of potential, stimulation of adult-child interaction, and stimulation of the senses (touch, sight, and hearing), to be carried out by health professionals and family caregivers in the different care contexts. Conclusion: interaction and play are potential promoters of adult-child interaction, with application in the stimulating and life-delivering complex care for children.

Objetivos: identificar contenido sobre juego e interacción con niños con necesidades de especiales atención en salud recomendados en guías clínicas; analizar las actividades de juego e interacción que se pueden implementar niños con necesidades especiales de atención en salud y demandas de cuidados clínicamente complejos. Método: investigación cualitativa documental basada en guías, protocolos o directrices para jugar e interactuar con niños con necesidades especiales de atención en salud. Búsqueda de los términos en inglés ( guidelines, playing o play, complex needs OR chronic disease ) y en portugués ( guia, brincar o brincadeiras, condições crônicas ), en las primeras 10 páginas de Google Search ® . Se aplicó análisis temático a la información extraída de los documentos. Resultados: se agruparon en unidades de análisis nueve documentos con contenido similar, se extrajeron solo las actividades para interactuar y jugar que se pueden implementar con niños con necesidades especiales de atención en salud y demandas de cuidados clínicamente complejos, a saber: estimular las potencialidades, estimular la interacción adulto-niño y estimular los sentidos (tacto, visión y oído), que realizan los profesionales de la salud y los cuidadores familiares en diferentes contextos de cuidado. Conclusión: interactuar y jugar pueden promover la interacción adulto-niño e implementarse en el cuidado estimulante y vivificante de niños con condiciones clínicas complejas.

Objetivos: identificar conteúdos sobre brincar e interagir com crianças com necessidades de saúde especiais recomendados em guias clínicos; analisar as atividades de brincar e interagir aplicáveis às crianças com necessidades de saúde especiais e demandas de cuidados clinicamente complexas. Método: pesquisa qualitativa documental baseada em guias, protocolos ou diretrizes sobre brincar e interagir com crianças com necessidades de saúde especiais. Busca dos termos em inglês ( guidelines, playing ou play, complex needs OR chronic disease ) e em português (guia, brincar ou brincadeiras, condições crônicas), nas 10 primeiras páginas do Google Search ® . Aplicou-se a análise temática às informações extraídas dos documentos. Resultados: agruparam-se nove documentos com conteúdo similares em unidades de análise, mantendo-se somente as atividades do interagir e brincar aplicáveis às crianças com necessidades de saúde especiais e demandas de cuidados clinicamente complexas, a saber: estimulação das potencialidades, estimulação da interação adulto-criança e estimulação dos sentidos (tato, visão e audição), a serem realizadas por profissionais de saúde e familiares cuidadores nos diferentes contextos de cuidado. Conclusão: o interagir e o brincar são potenciais promotores da interação adulto-criança, com aplicação no cuidado estimulador e vivificante de crianças clinicamente complexas.

Contação de histórias durante a hospitalização de crianças: percepções das mães à luz do Interacionismo Simbólico / Storytelling during children's hospitalization: mothers' perceptions in the light of Symbolic Interactionism / Narración de cuentos durante la hospitalización infantil: las percepciones de las madres a la luz del Interaccionismo Simbólico

Objetivo: descrever as percepções de acompanhantes sobre o impacto da contação de histórias durante a hospitalização de crianças. Métodos: trata-se de estudo qualitativo, apoiado no Interacionismo Simbólico, desenvolvido na unidade de internação pediátrica de um Hospital Universitário. Foram entrevistadas, entre junho e julho de 2023, nove mulheres, acompanhantes de crianças hospitalizadas, que participaram da atividade semanal de contação de histórias. A análise dos dados foi direcionada pela Análise Temática de Conteúdo. Resultados: a contação de histórias foi significada enquanto um contraponto ao cotidiano entediante e imerso em preocupações que marcam a hospitalização infantil. Emergiram duas categorias temáticas da percepção das mães sobre contação de histórias no contexto da hospitalização de crianças, "Estreitamento das relações entre crianças, acompanhantes e contadores de histórias", que contribuiu para o fortalecimento do vínculo entre acompanhante, criança e equipe multiprofissional e "Momento de acolhimento para as crianças e acompanhantes", que revela o efeito de proporcionar um momento de distração, alegria e conforto para as mães. Conclusão: a contação de histórias promove ambiência propícia para o enfrentamento da doença, proporciona bem-estar, alegria e conforto para as mães acompanhantes. Impacta positivamente no comportamento das crianças e acompanhantes durante a internação e estimula sua continuidade no ambiente domiciliar.

Objective: to describe companions' perceptions of the impact of storytelling during children's hospitalization. Methods: this is a qualitative study, supported by Symbolic Interactionism, developed in the pediatric inpatient unit of a university hospital. Between June and July 2023, nine women, companions of hospitalized children, who participated in the weekly storytelling activity, were interviewed. Data analysis was directed by thematic content analysis. Results: storytelling was meant as a counterpoint to the boring daily life and immersed in concerns that characterize children's hospitalization. Two thematic categories emerged from mothers' perception of storytelling in the context of children's hospitalization, "Strengthening relationships between children, companions and storytellers", which contributed to strengthening the bond between companion, child and multidisciplinary team, and "Moment of welcoming for children and companions", which reveals the effect of providing a moment of distraction, joy and comfort for mothers. Conclusion:storytelling promotes an environment conducive to coping with the disease, providing well-being, joy and comfort for accompanying mothers. It positively impacts the behavior of children and companions during hospitalization and encourages their continuity in home environments.

Objetivo: describir las percepciones de los acompañantes sobre el impacto de la narración de cuentos durante la hospitalización de los niños. Métodos: se trata de un estudio cualitativo, sustentado en el Interaccionismo Simbólico, desarrollado en la unidad de internación pediátrica de un hospital universitario. Entre junio y julio de 2023, fueron entrevistadas nueve mujeres, acompañantes de niños hospitalizados, que participaron de la actividad semanal de cuentacuentos. El análisis de los datos fue guiado por el análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: la narración de cuentos pretendía ser un contrapunto a la vida cotidiana aburrida y sumergida en las inquietudes que caracterizan la hospitalización de los niños. Dos categorías temáticas surgieron de la percepción de las madres sobre la narración de cuentos en el contexto de la hospitalización infantil, "Fortalecimiento de las relaciones entre niños, acompañantes y narradores", que contribuyó a fortalecer el vínculo entre acompañante, niño y equipo multidisciplinario, y "Momento de acogida para niños y acompañantes", que revela el efecto de brindar un momento de distracción, alegría y consuelo a las madres. Conclusión: la narración de cuentos promueve un ambiente propicio para el afrontamiento de la enfermedad, brindando bienestar, alegría y consuelo a las madres acompañantes. Impacta positivamente en el comportamiento de los niños y acompañantes durante la hospitalización y fomenta su continuidad en el ambiente hogareño.

Evidence-based management and motor rehabilitation of cerebral palsy children and adolescents: a systematic review.

Background: Evidence regarding the management of several aspects of cerebral palsy improved in recent years. Still, discrepancies are reported in clinical practice. Italian professionals and stakeholders expressed the need of setting up updated, evidenced-based, shared statements, to address clinical practice in cerebral palsy rehabilitation. The objective of the present study was to provide an updated overview of the state of knowledge, regarding the management and motor rehabilitation of children and young people with cerebral palsy, as the framework to develop evidence-based recommendations on this topic. Methods: Guidelines and systematic reviews were searched, relative to evidence-based management and motor treatment, aimed at improving gross motor and manual function and activities, in subjects with cerebral palsy, aged 2-18 years. A systematic search according to the Patients Intervention Control Outcome framework was executed on multiple sites. Independent evaluators provided selection and quality assessment of the studies and extraction of data. Results: Four guidelines, 43 systematic reviews, and three primary studies were included. Agreement among guidelines was reported relative to the general requirements of management and motor treatment. Considering the subject's multidimensional profile, age and developmentally appropriate activities were recommended to set individual goals and interventions. Only a few approaches were supported by high-level evidence (i.e., bimanual therapy and constraint-induced movement therapy to enhance manual performance). Several task-specific active approaches, to improve gross motor function and gait, were reported (mobility and gait training, cycling, backward gait, and treadmill), based on low-level evidence. Increasing daily physical activity and countering sedentary behavior were advised. Based on the available evidence, non-invasive brain stimulation, virtual reality, action-observation therapy, hydrotherapy, and hippotherapy might be complementary to task or goal-oriented physical therapy programs. Conclusion: A multiple-disciplinary family-centered evidence-based management is recommended. All motor rehabilitation approaches to minors affected by cerebral palsy must share the following fundamental characteristics: engaging active involvement of the subject, individualized, age and developmentally appropriate, goal-directed, skill-based, and preferably intensive and time-limited, but suitable for the needs and preferences of the child or young person and their family, and feasible considering the implications for themselves and possible contextual limitations.

Validação de brinquedo terapêutico sobre cateterismo cardíaco / Validation of an instructional therapeutic tool to demonstrate cardiac catheterization

Resumo Este trabalho visou validar um brinquedo e história como tecnologia educacional direcionada à orientação de crianças que serão submetidas ao cateterismo cardíaco. A validação de conteúdo foi realizada por 23 juízes especialistas (contadores de história, educadoras infantis, enfermeiros, médicos, psicóloga, psicopedagogas e terapeutas ocupacionais) através da utilização de formulário considerando os domínios: objetivos, estrutura e apresentação além de relevância. Os dados quantitativos foram analisados por intermédio do Índice de Validação de Conteúdo (IVC) e adotado o ponto de corte 0,80. Os dados qualitativos foram submetidos à análise temática de conteúdo. O brinquedo é composto por bonecos representativos da criança, equipe de saúde e responsável, miniatura de angiógrafo e de aparelho de anestesia e objetos de uso hospitalar para indução anestésica e punção venosa. A história aborda de forma lúdica a estrutura física da sala de Hemodinâmica e todas as etapas que compreendem o pré, trans e pós-cateterismo cardíaco. A tecnologia foi validada pelos juízes com um IVC total de 0,95. O brinquedo e a história validados constituem um diálogo entre saúde, educação e arte que poderá contribuir para uma assistência integral e humanizada à criança.

Abstract The scope of this work was to validate a toy and a narrative as an instructional tool to present to children who are to be submitted to cardiac catheterization. Content validation was performed by 23 specialist judges (storytellers, child educators, nurses, medics, educational psychologists, occupational therapists, and a psychologist), by using a form considering the following topics: goals, structure and presentation, as well as relevance. Quantitative data was analyzed through the Content Validation Index (CVI) and a cutoff of 0.80 was adopted. Qualitative data was then submitted to thematic content analysis. The toy is composed of: figurines representing the child, the healthcare team, and the person responsible for the child, prototypes of the angiography equipment and the anesthesia equipment, and objects used in hospital for anesthetic induction and vein puncture. The narrative addresses the physical structure of the Hemodynamics room and all steps comprising pre-, trans- and post-cardiac catheterization in a playful way. The technology was validated by the judges with a total CVI of 0.95. The validated toy and narrative constitute a dialog between health, education and art that may contribute to integral and humanized care to the child.

Information Available to Parents Seeking Education about Infant Play, Milestones, and Development from Popular Sources.

Parents commonly seek information about infant development and play, yet it is unclear what information parents find when looking in popular sources. Play, Milestone, and Development Searches in Google identified 313 sources for content analysis by trained researchers using a standardized coding scheme. Sources included websites, books, and apps created by professional organizations, commercial entities, individuals, the popular press, and government organizations/agencies. The results showed that for popular sources: (1) author information (i.e., qualifications, credentials, education/experience) is not consistently provided, nor is information about the developmental process, parents' role in development, or determining an infant's readiness to play; (2) milestones comprise a majority of the content overall; (3) search terminology impacts the information parents receive; (4) sources from the Milestone and Development Searches emphasized a passive approach of observing developmental milestones rather than suggesting activities to actively facilitate learning and milestone development. These findings highlight the need to discuss parents' online information-gathering process and findings. They also highlight the need for innovative universal parent-education programs that focus on activities to facilitate early development. This type of education has potential to benefit all families, with particular benefits for families with children who have unidentified or untreated developmental delays.

Worker's Health Quest: disease, prevention, and edutainment.

Introduction: Edutainment can be used as a tool to promote health education. Objectives: To develop an activity from edutainment focusing on occupational health. Methods: A descriptive study based on literature review and game development through the following steps: research, development, construction, and final product. Results: A trail game was developed containing information on the following occupational diseases: noise-induced hearing loss, work-related voice disorder, pneumoconiosis, repetitive strain injury/work-related musculoskeletal disorders, occupational dermatosis, exposure to biological material, occupational stress, radiation exposure, SARS-CoV-2 infection, child labor, and exogenous poisoning (pesticides). Conclusions: Educational games can be useful in preventing occupational health problems and promoting quality of life.

Introdução: O aspecto lúdico pode ser utilizado como ferramenta para promover a educação em saúde. Objetivos: Desenvolver atividade a partir de uma perspectiva lúdica e informativa com foco na saúde do trabalhador. Métodos: Estudo descritivo com base em uma revisão bibliográfica e no desenvolvimento de um jogo, seguindo as etapas de pesquisa, desenvolvimento, construção e produto final. Resultados: Foi construído um jogo de trilha contendo informações sobre os seguintes agravos ocupacionais: perda auditiva induzida por ruído, distúrbio vocal relacionado ao trabalho, pneumoconiose, lesão por esforço repetitivo/doença osteomuscular relacionada ao trabalho, dermatose ocupacional, acidente com material biológico, estresse ocupacional, exposição à radiação, infecção por COVID-19, trabalho infantil e intoxicação exógena por agrotóxicos. Conclusões: Os jogos e as brincadeiras educativas podem ser úteis nos cuidados de prevenção dos agravos à saúde do trabalhador e na promoção da qualidade de vida.

Demonstration of the Yonsei-Social Play Evaluation Tool Keyforms for Occupational Therapy Practice.

Play is regarded as a child's primary occupation and provides valuable information about the child's abilities. Thus, informative assessment tools of play skills are critical for establishing play-related treatment goals in occupational therapy. The objective of this study is to present a practical method for occupational therapists to develop intervention goals using the Yonsei-Social Play Evaluation Tool (Y-SPET) keyforms. Parent responses (n = 310) for preschool children (three to six years old) who did not have a medical diagnosis were examined. The Rasch measurement model was used to create keyforms for the Y-SPET. All children's raw scores were converted into individual Rasch-calibrated logit scores and standard errors were estimated to establish logically attainable treatment goals. Results showed use of the keyforms could logically identify the intervention goals of the children's social play. This suggests that the Y-SPET keyforms are helpful for assessing the level of children's social play and establishing practical treatment goals.

O uso de história em quadrinhos no cuidado à criança na unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica / The use of comics in the care of children in the pediatric intensive care unit / El uso del cómic en el cuidado de los niños en la unidad de cuidados intensivos pediátricos

RESUMO Objetivo: Conhecer a participação da criança no cuidado de Enfermagem a partir de uma intervenção lúdica na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica. Método: Estudo qualitativo, realizado entre outubro de 2022 a fevereiro de 2023 na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica com dez crianças entre cinco e 11 anos, no Maranhão, Brasil. Utilizou-se uma história em quadrinhos sobre crianças hospitalizadas. Optou-se pela Análise Temática de Minayo para análise dos dados. Resultados: A participação da criança no cuidado deu-se por liberdade de expressão e estímulo a conhecer a situação clínica de forma própria para a idade. O uso dos quadrinhos mostrou-se uma tecnologia para brincar, educar e cuidar, pois reuniu elementos lúdicos e educativos capazes de intervir nessas três dimensões. Conclusão: A participação da criança no cuidado envolveu escuta sensível, comunicação adequada para a idade, abordagem inclusiva e o permitir ser criança enquanto aprende sobre si e o ambiente.

ABSTRACT Objective: To learn about children's participation in nursing care through a playful intervention in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Method: Qualitative study carried out between October 2022 and February 2023 in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with ten children between five and 11 years old in Maranhão, Brazil. A comic book about hospitalized children was used. Minayo's Thematic Analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The child's participation in the care took place through freedom of expression and encouragement to learn about the clinical situation in a way that was appropriate for their age. Comics proved to be a technology for playing, educating, and caring, combining playful and educational elements capable of intervening in these three dimensions. Conclusion: The child's participation in care involved sensitive listening, age-appropriate communication, an inclusive approach, and allowing them to be a child while learning about themselves and their environment.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Conocer la participación de los niños en los cuidados de enfermería a través de una intervención lúdica en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Método: Estudio cualitativo, realizado entre octubre de 2022 y febrero de 2023 en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos con diez niños de entre cinco y once años, en Maranhão, Brasil. Se utilizó un cómic sobre niños hospitalizados. Para analizar los datos se utilizó el análisis temático de Minayo. Resultados: La participación del niño en los cuidados adoptó la forma de libertad de expresión y estímulo para conocer la situación clínica de forma adecuada a su edad. El uso del cómic resultó ser una tecnología para jugar, educar y cuidar, ya que reunía elementos lúdicos y educativos capaces de intervenir en estas tres dimensiones. Conclusión: La participación del niño en los cuidados implicaba una escucha sensible, una comunicación adecuada a su edad, un enfoque integrador y permitir ser un niño mientras aprendía sobre sí mismo y su entorno.

Environmental Qualities That Enhance Outdoor Play in Community Playgrounds from the Perspective of Children with and without Disabilities: A Scoping Review.

For children, playgrounds are important environments. However, children's perspectives are often not acknowledged in playground provision, design, and evaluation. This scoping review aimed to summarize the users' (children with and without disabilities) perspectives on environmental qualities that enhance their play experiences in community playgrounds. Published peer-reviewed studies were systematically searched in seven databases from disciplines of architecture, education, health, and social sciences; 2905 studies were screened, and the last search was performed in January 2023. Included studies (N = 51) were charted, and a qualitative content analysis was conducted. Five themes were formed which provided insights into how both physical and social environmental qualities combined provide for maximum play value in outdoor play experiences. These multifaceted play experiences included the desire for fun, challenge, and intense play, the wish to self-direct play, and the value of playing alone as well as with known people and animals. Fundamentally, children wished for playgrounds to be children's places that were welcoming, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. The results are discussed in respect to social, physical, and atmospheric environmental affordances and the adult's role in playground provision. This scoping review represents the valuable insights of children regardless of abilities and informs about how to maximise outdoor play experiences for all children.

O brincar como estratégia no atendimento fisioterapêutico da criança hospitalizada sob a percepção do acompanhante: um estudo transversal descritivo / Playing as a strategy in physiotherapy care of hospitalized children under the perception of the companion: a descriptive cross-cross study

INTRODUÇÃO: Relatar a percepção familiar e/ou do acompanhante em relação à importância da utilização do brincar como recurso no tratamento fisioterapêutico de crianças hospitalizadas. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de corte transversal. A população do estudo foi composta por acompanhantes das crianças admitidas na Enfermaria Pediátrica do Hospital Geral Roberto Santos e em acompanhamento fisioterapêutico. Foram coletados dados secundários para confirmação do tempo de início do atendimento com a equipe de Fisioterapia e dados primários por meio da aplicação de formulário no período de abril a junho de 2022. O instrumento foi composto por blocos de questões sociodemográficas, atividades sociais da criança anteriormente à hospitalização, comportamento da criança durante a hospitalização. Outrossim, aderência/aceitação ao tratamento, reação emocional e interesse durante e após intervenção utilizando o brincar. RESULTADOS: Foram entrevistados um total de 37 acompanhantes. Em relação às características sociodemográficas das crianças, 64,9% foram do sexo masculino e a idade de maior frequência foi entre dois a cinco anos. No que se caracteriza o humor da criança perante a hospitalização, antes da intervenção 81,1% relataram choro e 64,9% medo. Por fim, 59,5% dos acompanhantes salientaram ótima aderência/aceitação, 75,7% mencionaram melhora do humor, além de 83,8% classificarem como ótimo o interesse e a interação da criança. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Constatouse, com base na percepção dos acompanhantes, que o brincar como ferramenta coadjuvante das condutas fisioterapêuticas na enfermaria pediátrica é importante no tratamento da criança hospitalizada, pois melhora o humor, a aceitação, interação/ interesse durante e depois intervenção, o que torna o cuidado mais integral e humanizado.

INTRODUCTION: To report the family and/or companion's point of view regarding the importance of using play as a resource in the physiotherapeutic treatment of hospitalized children. METHODS: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study population consisted of caregivers of children admitted to the Pediatric Ward of the Hospital Geral Roberto Santos and undergoing physiotherapeutic follow-up. Secondary data were collected to confirm the start time of care with the Physiotherapy team and primary data through the application of a form from April to June 2022. The instrument was composed of blocks of sociodemographic questions, social activities of the child previously hospitalization, child's behavior during hospitalization. Furthermore, adherence/acceptance to treatment, emotional reaction and interest during and after intervention using play. RESULTS: A total of 37 companions were interviewed. Regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of the children, 64.9% were male and the most frequent age was between two and five years. In what characterizes the child's mood before the hospitalization before the intervention, 81.1% reported crying and 64.9% fear. Finally, 59.5% of the companions highlighted excellent adherence/ acceptance, 75.7% mentioned improvement in mood, in addition to 83.8% classifying the child's interest and interaction as excellent. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: It was found, based on the perspective of the companions, that playing as a supporting tool of physiotherapeutic conducts in the pediatric ward is important in the treatment of hospitalized children, as it improves mood, acceptance, interaction/interest during and after the intervention, which makes care more comprehensive and humanized.

Active mobility, active participation: a systematic review of modified ride-on car use by children with disabilities.

BACKGROUND: Modified ride-on cars (MROC) are a low-cost option to provide self-directed mobility to children with mobility limitations, in lieu of or as a precursor to other powered mobility devices. OBJECTIVES: We appraised evidence to (1) describe and categorize MROC study characteristics, (2) synthesize existing knowledge of children's use of MROCs and (3) frame outcomes within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. METHODS: Articles were identified through four electronic databases: Medline, CINAHL, PsycNET, and Web of Science. We included all published, peer-reviewed studies involving MROC use. Relevant data were extracted, and articles were appraised using the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine criteria for group and single-subject designs. RESULTS: 23 studies met inclusion criteria of 204 titles identified from 1980 to 2021. Study designs included case studies, case series, group designs, and qualitative research, but only three studies were rated evidence level III or higher. Children with a range of disabilities used MROCs across multiple settings, including the home, hospital, and community, though use and adherence varied widely. Positive impacts were reported on a range of outcomes related to the ICF framework, with an emphasis on activity and participation. CONCLUSIONS: MROC studies have primarily addressed activity and participation, with most studies suggesting increased functional mobility and social interactions due to MROC use. More robust research designs with larger samples are needed in order to develop evidence-based strategies for MROC use.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPhysical and occupational therapists may consider using MROCs as a therapeutic tool or accessible play opportunity as part of a multi-modal approach to increase children's mobility, family engagement, and participation in community life.Personal (e.g., child's enjoyment) and environmental factors (e.g., caregiver attitudes and stress) must be considered when developing plans of MROC use.

Id jog cuidador em ação: desenvolvimento de jogo de tabuleiro para cuidadores informais de idosos / Id jog cuidador en acción: desarrollo de un juego de mesa para cuidadores informales de ancianos / Id jog caregiver in action: board game development for informal caregivers of the elderly

Resumo Objetivo desenvolver um jogo de tabuleiro para favorecer a educação em saúde realizada pelo enfermeiro com cuidadores informais de idosos. Método pesquisa metodológica, realizada entre os meses de fevereiro de 2020 a abril de 2021 em duas etapas: produção do jogo e validação de conteúdo e semântica. O conteúdo foi validado por enfermeiros especialistas pelo Índice de Validade de Conteúdo, e a semântica, por cuidadores informais de idosos pelo Índice de Concordância Semântica. Resultados o Id Jog - Cuidador em ação foi validado com Índice de Validade de Conteúdo de 0,93. Depois desta etapa, foram realizadas modificações consideradas pertinentes para a melhoria do jogo. Na sequência, o jogo passou pela validação semântica com Índice de Concordância Semântica de 100%. O Id Jog - Cuidador em Ação é composto por 47 cartas, divididas em cuidados psicossociais, físicos e biológicos e autocuidado do cuidador, seis piões, um dado, um manual de instruções e um tabuleiro. Conclusões e implicações para a prática o Id Jog- Cuidador em ação se mostrou como uma tecnologia cuidativo-educacional válida para a educação em saúde, pois possibilita trocas de experiências e fortalece vínculos entre enfermeiro e cuidadores, além de criar uma rede de apoio entre cuidadores.

Resumen Objetivo desarrollar un juego de mesa para promover la educación sanitaria llevada a cabo por las enfermeras con los cuidadores informales de los ancianos. Método investigación metodológica, realizada entre febrero de 2020 y abril de 2021 en dos etapas: producción del juego y validación de contenido y semántica. El contenido fue validado por enfermeras especializadas mediante el Índice de Validez del Contenido, y la semántica fue validada por cuidadores informales de ancianos mediante el Índice de Concordancia Semántica. Resultados El Id Jog - El Cuidador en acción fue validado con un Índice de Validez de Contenido de 0,93. Tras esta fase, se realizaron las modificaciones que se consideraron pertinentes para mejorar el juego. Posteriormente, el juego se sometió a una validación semántica con un índice de concordancia semántica del 100%. El Id Jog - Cuidador en Acción se compone de 47 cartas, divididas en cuidados psicosociales, físicos y biológicos y autocuidado del cuidador, seis peones, un dado, un manual de instrucciones y un tablero. Conclusiones e implicaciones para la práctica El Id jog-cuidador en acción demostró ser una tecnología válida para la educación sanitaria, ya que permite el intercambio de experiencias y fortalece los vínculos entre enfermeros y cuidadores, además de crear una red de apoyo entre los cuidadores.

Abstract Objective to develop a board game to promote health education carried out by nurses with informal caregivers of the elderly. Method methodological research, conducted between February 2020 and April 2021 in two stages: production of the game and content and semantic validation. The content was validated by specialist nurses using the Content Validity Index, and the semantics was validated by informal caregivers of the elderly using the Semantic Concordance Index. Results The Id Jog - Caregiver in action was validated with a Content Validity Index of 0.93. After this step, modifications considered relevant for the improvement of the game were made. After that, the game went through a semantic validation with a Semantic Concordance Index of 100%. Id Jog - Caregiver in Action is composed of 47 cards divided into psychosocial, physical and biological care and caregiver self-care, six pawns, one die, an instruction manual, and a board. Conclusions and implications for practice The Id Jog-Caregiver in action has proven to be a valid care-educational technology for health education, as it enables exchanges of experiences and strengthens bonds between nurses and caregivers, in addition to creating a support network among caregivers.

Experiences of siblings of children with chronic diseases revealed by the dramatic therapeutic play / Experiencias de hermanos de niños con enfermedades crónicas reveladas por eljuego terapéutico dramático / Vivências de irmãos de crianças com doenças crônicas reveladas pelo brinquedo terapêutico dramático

ABSTRACT Objective To understand, through dramatic therapeutic play, the experiences of siblings of children with chronic diseases. Method Phenomenological study, in the light of Heideggerian philosophical framework, conducted with 12 siblings of children with chronic diseases, aged between three and 11 years, accompanied in a public teaching hospital in the countryside of the state of São Paulo. The phenomenological interviews were audio-recorded and mediated by sessions of dramatic therapeutic play; later, interpreted from the Heideggerianphilosophical framework and thematic literature. Results The siblings demonstrated that they are affectively touched in the mode of sadness, longing and affection towards the sick child and, by the daily occupations imposed by the disease. Conclusion The dramatic therapeutic play enabled the siblings of children with chronic diseases to expose their experiences permeated by the limitations of the child's chronic disease. Instituting actions for the inclusion of the sibling during the nursing care of the child with chronic disease is urgent to improve its quality.

RESUMEN Objetivo Comprender, a través del juego dramático terapéutico, las experiencias de los hermanos de niños con enfermedades crónicas. Método Estudio fenomenológico, a la luz del referente filosófico heideggeriano, realizado con 12 hijos de niños con enfermedades crónicas, de edades comprendidas entre los tres y los 11 años, acompañados en el hospital público de enseñanza, en el interior del estado de São Paulo. Las entrevistas fenomenológicas fueron grabadas en audio y mediadas por sesiones de juego terapéutico dramático; luego, interpretada desde el marco filosófico heideggeriano y la literatura temática. Resultados Los hermanos demostraron que están tocados afectivamente en el modo de la tristeza, la añoranza y el afecto en relación con el niño enfermo y, por las ocupaciones diarias impuestas por la enfermedad. El brinco terapéutico dramático permitió que los hijos de los niños con enfermedades crónicas expusieran su vida a las limitaciones de la enfermedad crónica del niño. Conclusión Es urgente instituir medidas para la inclusión del hermano durante la asistencia de enfermera al niño con enfermedades crónicases urgente para mejorar su calidad.

RESUMO Objetivo Compreender por meio do brinquedo terapêutico dramático, vivências de irmãos de crianças com doenças crônicas. Método Estudo fenomenológico heideggeriano, realizado com 12 irmãos de crianças com doenças crônicas, com idades entre três e 11 anos, acompanhadas em hospital público de ensino, no interior do estado de São Paulo. As entrevistas fenomenológicas foram audiogravadas e mediadas por sessões de brinquedo terapêutico dramático; posteriormente, interpretadas a partir do referencial filosófico hedeggeriano e literatura temática. Resultados Os irmãos demonstraram que são tocados afetivamente no modo da tristeza, saudade e carinho em relação à criança doente e, pelas ocupações diárias impostas pela doença. Conclusão O brinquedo terapêutico dramático possibilitou que os irmãos de crianças com doenças crônicas expusessem suas vivências permeadas pelas limitações da doença crônica da criança. Instituir ações para a inclusão do irmão durante a assistência de enfermagem à criança com doença crônica faz-se urgente para melhoria da sua qualidade.