Abstract
Objective
to analyze the process of apprehension and transformation of the use of play and toys by the Nursing staff of a pediatric unit.
Method
a study supported by convergent care research, developed between December 2018 and May 2019 with 11 professionals of the Nursing team, through conversation circles.
Results
the participants recognize playing as inherent to the child and beneficial in the interaction with the child when hospitalized. They perceive the non-appropriation of structured play in their practices, look for expansion, but identify obstacles associated with little institutional support. From the developments, they decided to insert a puppet and get trained to the use structured play.
Conclusions and implications for the practice
The insertion of play in the hospital demands a break with the biomedical model in health and betting on an institutional culture of the recognition of playing. Playing throughout hospitalization integrates fair, humane and comprehensive care, which should be a reason for the Nursing team to fight and guarantee and, for institutions, the duty to provide support, both within the scope of work and permanent education.
Keywords:
Child Hospitalized; Pediatric Nursing; Play and Playthings; Professional Competence; Education Continuing