英文摘要 |
This case report was about the nursing course of using therapeutic games in a school-age childwith Guillian-Barre Syndrome. The author assessed the physiological and psychologicalrequirements of the case and collected correlation data to establish the nursing item by clinicalobservation, physical examination, interview andGordon's 11-item health assessment verificationbetween March 31 and April 10, 2005. The patient suffered from muscle paralysis andsubsequently respiratory difficulty, and received endotracheal tube intubation with mechanismventilator support. He felt fearful and helpless for poor communication. We listed the patient'snursing problems as follows: (1)Impaired ability of airway clearance, (2)Limited body motion, (3)Impaired vocal communication, (4)Fear and (5)Pain. The author built up relationship with thepatient by therapeutic games, using the story of 'The Elephant Clearing Nostril ' to assist thepatient keeping airway free.We also utilized hand-ball, picture cards, mirror, and VCD to improvecommunication with the patient. Therefore the fear and nursing problems during hospitalizationwere solved. Pediatric nurses may consider employing play as a part of therapy to reduce theirstress during hospitalization. Therapeutic play may also improve patients'compliance of nursingprocess. |