The use of children's stories in nursing care for the child: an integrative review

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify how children's stories can be used in child care. Method: Integrative literature review, conducted in databases between 2000 and 2018, in three languages. Full research articles were included that agreed with the following question: "How can children's...

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Main Authors: Jeanine Porto Brondani (Author), Eva Neri Rubim Pedro (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem.
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective: To identify how children's stories can be used in child care. Method: Integrative literature review, conducted in databases between 2000 and 2018, in three languages. Full research articles were included that agreed with the following question: "How can children's stories be used in child care?". Results: From the analysis of 16 selected articles, three categories emerged: The use of stories in the hospital; Specialized nursing intervention; and Stories in the educational dimension. Final considerations: Evidence shows benefits to children, families, institutions and nursing. The use of children's stories as a care intervention can occur in different situations and settings, values; boosts bonds, reduces anxiety in children and families, encourages children's participation in care, and promotes health education. It is a low-cost and still incipient strategy in nursing.
Item Description:1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0456