2023
DOI: 10.1177/23333936231186599
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The Impact and Influence of Hospital Clowns on Hospitalized Children Undergoing Painful Procedures: A Mixed Methods Study

Abstract: 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 findin… Show more

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