title: Preparation book for hospitalized pediatric patients: content and design.
abstract: In the past 25 years, research has indicated the need for increased education and emotional support for pediatric patients in order to lessen their stress during hospitalization. A preparatory coloring book can help meet this need by providing factual information and by allowing emotional expression. A review of the literature identifies the major fears that should be addressed and gives guidelines for effectively producing such a book.
authors: Vanderbilt University Medical College, Nashville, TN 37203.
authors: P R
authors: PR
authors: Gross
mesh_terms: D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*