The emotional needs of children in hospital.
Hospitalization of a child for physical reasons brings with it separation from parents, siblings and familiar surroundings, as well as the probability of subjection to frightening and painful procedures. Unless steps are taken to prevent or modify the resultant stress, behavioural disturbances may arise and may result in permanent damage to the developing personality.
D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002673:Child, Hospitalized; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D013312:Stress, Physiological