Playing at the hospital: Nurses' experience with the use of bt in pediatric units

Abstract

Introduction: The study investigates the nurse's experience with the use of BT in practice, seeking to outline the factors that influence the development of this activity, as the initial stage of the routine implementation of BT in pediatric units. Objective: To understand the nurse's perception about the use of BT, from the experiences he experienced when caring for the child in the hospital. Method: Descriptive study with a qualitative approach, developed in the pediatric and pediatric intensive care units of a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. The sample consisted of 21 nurses who participated in a semi-structured interview and their reports were analysed using the Thematic Content Analysis. Results: Four categories emerged from the speeches: Rescuing the first contact with BT; Although complex and laborious at first, the use of BT is perceived as a positive experience; Facing difficulties to carry out BT in practice; Understanding that BT should be used since the child's admission to the hospital. Final considerations: The contact with BT during the professional trajectory leads the nurse to recognize this experience as positive, despite the difficulties faced, understanding that to take care of the child, he needs to play with him since he arrives at the hospital.