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This digital document is an article from Pediatric Nursing, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 6347 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric Nursing, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 6347 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: In 2001, we began conducting Health Support Programs on tie pediatric ward of Miyazaki Medical College Hospital. The program is designed to help family members who accompany and care for their children who are ill and hospitalized to practice some physical movements for their own benefit. An interview survey was undertaken to clarify the effects and the purpose of the program by evaluating subjective data from program participants, as well as by evaluating changes in participants' blood pressure rates. Findings indicate that the program's effects include "reduction of stress and/or lack of exercise," "refreshing effect," "comfort and/or exhilaration," "relaxation," and "alleviation of physical symptoms." We also have noted that mothers become more aware of their own health issues and that the program offers an opportunity to re-examine their health conditions. Furthermore, we have learned that for parents and children who participate together, the program offers a fun environment, and that, on occasion, mothers are the ones who are cared for in the program.

Citation Details
Title: Health support program for family members with hospitalized child.
Author: Kurumi Tsuruta
Publication: Pediatric Nursing (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 31 Issue: 4 Page: 297(8)

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