title: Special effects.
abstract: The nursing team on the day case ward at Alder Hey Hospital has introduced changes to the environment to help children with special needs, who often attend the ward repeatedly. Small changes, such as keeping colours on the ward neutral, can help children relax. Nurses contact parents a week before admission to find out about their child's likes and dislikes. Parents are encouraged to bring a child's favourite items with them. Operating sessions are scheduled to meet these children's needs.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000451:nursing*; D019988:Children with Disabilities; D017144:Focus Groups; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D006113:United Kingdom