Play in Hospitals 1st Edition

Discover Play in Hospitals 1st Edition by, a practical, compassionate guide designed to transform pediatric care through the power of play. This accessible first edition brings together clear strategies, evidence-informed techniques, and real-world examples to help healthcare teams, child life specialists, nurses, therapists, and volunteers create safe, healing play environments for children in clinical settings.

Packed with actionable guidance, the book covers how to integrate play into care plans, tailor activities to developmental stages, support emotional coping during procedures, and promote rehabilitation through creative engagement. Readers will find step-by-step activity ideas, communication tips for anxious families, and frameworks for measuring the therapeutic impact of play. Special attention is given to implementing programs in busy hospitals and clinics across the UK and internationally, making it a practical resource for practitioners working in diverse healthcare systems.

Written with a professional yet warm tone, this edition balances theory with hands-on application—ideal for training, policy development, or bedside use. Whether you’re establishing a new hospital play service or enhancing existing child-centered care, this book equips your team with tools to improve outcomes, reduce distress, and foster resilience in young patients.

Relevant for pediatric wards, outpatient departments, rehabilitation centers, and community health settings, Play in Hospitals 1st Edition is an essential reference for anyone committed to child-centered healthcare. Order your copy today and bring purposeful play into the heart of clinical practice—because healing begins with connection, creativity, and care.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.