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Investigating The Effect Of Creativity-Based Play Therapy On Reducing Pain Intensity And Behavioral Problems Of Hospitalized Children
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Mohammad Samadi *    , Mahasa Rasouli , Gholamreza Zare |
| Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran |
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Background: The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of creativity-based play therapy on reducing pain intensity and behavioral problems of hospitalized children.
Method: This research uses a semi-experimental method with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population includes all 4-6-year-old children hospitalized in the pediatric surgery department of Imam Hossein (AS) and Al-Zahra Hospital in Isfahan. 30 children were randomly selected and fifteen were placed in two experimental and control groups. The tools used in this research include cognitive-behavioral avoidance questionnaire and pain measurement scale checklist. The analysis of the obtained data was done using covariance analysis.
Results: The results indicate that creativity-based play therapy has a significant effect on reducing pain intensity and behavioral problems of hospitalized children.
Conclusion: Based on this, creativity-oriented play therapy can play an important role in reducing pain intensity and behavioral problems of hospitalized children and can be effectively used in psychological interventions for children.
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| Keywords: Creativity-Based Play Therapy, Pain Intensity, Children's Behavioral Problems, Hospitalized Children. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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