Journal of Integrated Health Research
Management of Anxiety Using Bricks Block Play Distraction Therapy in School-Aged Children Undergoing Hospitalization
Introduction: Hospitalization in school-age children often causes anxiety due to the unfamiliar hospital environment, medical procedures, and separation from their daily activities and surroundings. Untreated anxiety may hinder the healing process, reduce children's cooperation during treatment, and negatively affect their growth and development. One non-pharmacological intervention that can be implemented is distraction therapy using Bricks Block play. Objective: This scientific paper aimed to describe the managem …