title: [Hospitalized children' perceptions on exams].
abstract: The study had as objective to identify the hospitalized children's perception, in school age, about the accomplishment of exams. The research of descriptive nature was used, prevailing the investigation of qualitative character. The results revealed that the children cooperate with exams despite the fear. The fear was related to the dread of the physical pain, being hurt, or even the unknown. It is considered that the child notes the exam accomplishment as part of his/ her treatment and he/she would like to receive explanations about the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Especialista em Saúde da Familia na modalidade Residência pela Escola de Saúde Pública do Ceará. virginia@esp.ce.gov.br
authors.forename: Virgínia Virgilio
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Soares
authors.forename: Luiza Jane Eyre de Souza
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Vieira
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D019937:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male