Medical clowns improve sleep and shorten hospitalization duration in hospitalized children

Abstract Intervention by medical clowns was proven to have a positive effect in reducing stress and anxiety, increasing cooperation and improving the child's experience prior to a medical procedure and during the various stages of hospitalization. Sleep has long been known to be essential for r...

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Main Authors: Maya Shimshi-Barash, Ido Orlin, Tali Jacob, Gali Kushnir, Lara Rawashdeh, Etay Rothem Nachmias, Noam Meiri, Giora Pillar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-52943-2