The Impact of Play Therapy on Pain Management and Emotional Well-being in Hospitalized Children in Sri Balaji Medical college and hospital, Chennai

Abstract

Play is essential for children's development for numerous reasons. Play encourages creativity and the development of imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. The aim of the study to evaluate the Impact of Play Therapy on Pain Management and Emotional Well-being in Hospitalized Children. Cross sectional descriptive research design was used. The study was conducted among the children who were admitted in a Sri Balaji Medical college and hospital, Chennai. The sample consisted of 120 children. A purposive sampling technique was used for the study. The study revealed that Statistical analysis revealed significant reductions in pain levels post-therapy. Regarding quality-of-life scores, significant improvements were observed in emotional (p = 0.0148), social (p = 0.0255), and school functioning (p = 0.0205). Changes in physical functioning were not statistically significant (p = 0.0863). The study concluded revealed that majority of children had significant difference in the pain score. Quality of life related to emotional, school and social functional improved after implementation of the play therapy.