title: Hospitalization anxiety in children: conceptual analysis.
abstract: to analyze the concept "hospitalization anxiety in children", identifying its antecedents, attributes, and consequences, with the objective of clarifying its meaning.
  we used a conceptual analysis model, whose objective is to clarify the meaning of terms.
  we identified the concept antecedents and its attributes, classified as biological and psychological needs, which are essential characteristics of "hospitalization anxiety in children". This process consequences have also been identified. We proceeded to the analysis of the characteristics with emphasis on the impacts of the hospitalization process on the child and on the family.
  based on the conceptual analysis of the phenomenon, it was possible to identify the antecedents, attributes, and consequences of Hospitalization Anxiety in children. We recommend the continuation of the study validating the essential characteristics presently identified as a way to join knowledge gathered and professional practice.
authors: Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem. João Pessoa-PB, Brasil.
authors: Gabriela Lisieux Lima
authors: GL
authors: Gomes
authors: Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem. João Pessoa-PB, Brasil.
authors: Maria das Graças Melo
authors: MD
authors: Fernandes
authors: Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem. João Pessoa-PB, Brasil.
authors: Maria Miriam Lima da
authors: MM
authors: Nóbrega
mesh_terms: D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis