Children's experience of pain: A mixed methods study of the effect and influence of hospital clowns on hospitalized children aged 4-15 undergoing painful procedures

Kristensen, Helle Nygård

doi:10.54337/aau306525951

DOI: 10.54337/aau306525951

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Children's experience of pain: A mixed methods study of the effect and influence of hospital clowns on hospitalized children aged 4-15 undergoing painful procedures

Helle Nygård Kristensen¹

Abstract: A mixed methods study of the effect and influence of hospital clowns on hospitalized children aged 4-15 undergoing painful procedures Kristensen, Helle Nygård

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The Impact and Influence of Hospital Clowns on Hospitalized Children Undergoing Painful Procedures: A Mixed Methods Study

Kristensen

Laugesen

Stinson

et al. 2023

Global Qualitative Nursing Research

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Hospital clowns are widely used in pediatric settings. However, the field of pain and pain experience in children is complex and multifaceted. Therefore, the aim of this study was to expand knowledge on the impact and influence of hospital clowns on 4 to 15-year-old children’s experiences of managing painful procedures and conditions. A convergent mixed method study was conducted integrating findings from three individual studies: a prospective non-blinded study and two focused ethnographic studies. The findings illuminated a child—clown interaction characterized by a close relationship evolving during a continuous, mutually focused attention, conceptualized as WE. This WE represent a responsive interaction between child and clown, which supported the child during the procedures, and generated three integrated findings: an age-differentiated approach; understanding the child’s condition; and previous experiences as a part of the child’s history. The WE approach strengthened the child’s competences and ability to manage during painful procedures.

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The Impact and Influence of Hospital Clowns on Hospitalized Children Undergoing Painful Procedures: A Mixed Methods Study

Kristensen

Laugesen

Stinson

et al. 2023

Global Qualitative Nursing Research

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Children's experience of pain: A mixed methods study of the effect and influence of hospital clowns on hospitalized children aged 4-15 undergoing painful procedures

Abstract: A mixed methods study of the effect and influence of hospital clowns on hospitalized children aged 4-15 undergoing painful procedures Kristensen, Helle Nygård

Cited by 1 publication

References 66 publications

The Impact and Influence of Hospital Clowns on Hospitalized Children Undergoing Painful Procedures: A Mixed Methods Study

The Impact and Influence of Hospital Clowns on Hospitalized Children Undergoing Painful Procedures: A Mixed Methods Study

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