Portugues Construction of a playful nurse uniform from the child's perspective: a methodological study
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https://doi.org/10.26694/reufpi.v14i1.6744Keywords:
Clothing, Nurses, ChildAbstract
Objective: To construct a playful uniform based on children's imagery, aiming to reduce childhood anxiety in clinical settings. Method: A methodological study with a technological innovation approach, focused on the creation of an evidence-based care product. An integrative literature review was conducted in LILACS, BDENF, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar databases, using the descriptors "uniform," "nurse," and "child," identifying 11 studies. The sketch design stage was guided by the Child Drawing: Hospital Manual (CD:H) technique, with drawings produced by children with very low, low, and medium levels of anxiety. Results: 36 drawings were selected, seven of which presented recurring elements, such as human figures, nature, hospital equipment, and predominant colors: blue, green, yellow, and orange. From this, a uniform prototype was developed consisting of a white shirt with prints of the drawings. The analysis of the drawings revealed the importance of integrating visual elements significant to children in the clinical environment. The color blue, frequently associated with tranquility, showed potential for reducing anxiety, reinforcing its choice in the uniform design. Conclusion: Uniforms based on children's imagery can constitute an innovative strategy for promoting humanized care, reducing anxiety, and valuing care practices focused on the child.
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