Hamidia Hospital unveils Toy Ward to Alleviate Children's Anxiety during Surgery

Published On 2024-12-25 05:30 GMT   |   Update On 2024-12-25 05:30 GMT

Bhopal: Bhopal's Hamidia Hospital has unveiled a unique "Toy Ward" within its Pediatric Surgery Ward to alleviate the stress and anxiety faced by hospitalized children. The new ward is adorned with colourful decorations, cheerful toys, and bright paintings to create a welcoming and comforting environment for children.

The goal is to ease the psychological and emotional challenges children often face during hospitalization, helping them cope with medical procedures more positively. 

Dr Kavita N Singh, Dean of Gandhi Medical College (GMC), officially inaugurated the Toy Ward and praised the hospital for its thoughtful initiative in enhancing the treatment experience for children. According to doctors hospitalization is a challenging experience for both children and their families.

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During their hospital stay, a child's routine is disrupted, and the hospital environment often evokes stress, fear, anxiety, and emotional trauma. This can affect both their physical and psychological well-being, making it more difficult for them to manage medical procedures. To address this, the hospital has worked to create a less intimidating environment, aiming to reduce negative emotions such as fear and anxiety, and ultimately make the treatment experience more positive and less stressful for young patients.

Dr Dhirendra Srivastava, head of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Hamidia Hospital, explained that the ward has been specially designed for children who are admitted for surgical procedures. This aids in the children's swift recovery and contributes to their mental well-being. The doctor also mentioned that the new setup is intended to make the hospital environment less stressful for both the children and their families.

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As per the recent media report, GMC dean Dr Kavita N Singh told Free Press Journal, “It is a positive initiative on the part of the hospital administration and it is very important to take care of the happiness and comfort of children during their treatment. The toy ward will give new energy and confidence to the children and serve as an inspiration to other hospitals to take up similar initiatives.”

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