With any medical procedure—whether surgery, an MRI, or placing tubes in a child's ears—little kids don’t understand what’s happening even after it’s explained. They don’t know what’s wrong with their ...

Certified child life specialists help children and families cope with the hospital experience through play therapy, art therapy, and explaining medical procedures. The program at Akron Children's ...

A nurse practitioner (NP)-led procedural support service (NPLPSS) reduced pain and distress and enabled the safe completion of medical procedures in children with anxiety. Researchers conducted an ...