ISSN: 2639-2038
Authors: Almeida A* and Monteiro D
Background: Family functions include the protection of its members and the development of affection among all. The child requires this feeling of belonging, but when the situation of illness arises with the subsequent need for hospitalization, the moment becomes stressful and distressing for the whole family. Objective: To reflect on the child's hospitalization process, its consequences and the strategies to minimize this experience, with family involvement, especially with the situation of the Covid pandemic. Methods: Bibliographic review, with descriptive analysis. Results: Reactions to hospitalization are varied and arise due to the uprooting of the child in relation to their context, cultural and family reality. The child may present immediate problems at the time of separation, or later, with varying behaviors related to age, personality, parent/child relationship, parents, reaction to the illness/hospitalization, the child's degree of information and the duration of hospitalization. It is important to create an appropriate hospital climate to support the child/family. Conclusion: Creating a relationship of trust to combat hospital stress allows the elimination and reduction of negative experiences and fears, so there should be a relationship of partnership and family involvement, contributing to the safety and adaptation of the child in his health/illness/hospitalization transition process.
Keywords: Hospitalization; Internment; Child, Hospitalism; COVID-19
