title: Behavioural effects of hospitalization in children.
abstract: Hospitalization is a common occurrence in childhood. The behaviour of most children is affected during and/or after hospitalization. This annotation lists factors that have been found to be associated with adverse behavioural outcomes as a result of hospitalization. Ways in which these behavioural effects may be minimized are discussed, concluding with an indication of areas for further research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007902:Length of Stay; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors