Preparation for Children Going to the Hospital

"HC And - When Mother or Father Has Cancer" has been collaboratively developed by the Oncology Department R, H.C. Andersen Children and Youth Hospital, Odense University Hospital, alongside hospitalized children, their families, and 10:30 Visual Communication.

HC And is tailored patient information designed for children aged 4-7 years, with the primary goal of preparing them and reducing their anxiety about hospital visits, especially when many medical terms are unfamiliar to them.

"HC And - When Mother or Father Has Cancer" serves as an introductory guide to the general cancer patient journey at the hospital, specifically aimed at the youngest children, their families, and friends. The information is delivered through a child's voice accompanied by animations, utilizing the "Learning through play with tablet/mobile phone/touch screen" genre.

Children in this age group absorb and understand information best through play and concrete examples. As relatives of cancer patients, children can easily become overwhelmed with information. To address this, HC And is structured into short, manageable sequences at a child's level, allowing newcomers to start their learning journey here.

The content features seven staged stories that address key questions about cancer, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Hospital staff can leverage this material as an educational tool to establish a shared understanding with the child.

HC And is available for free download to everyone.

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Last updated on Oct 11, 2024

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