Electronic games in child and adolescent health care: an integrative review

This study aimed to describe, using an integrative review, the use of electronic games in child and adolescent health care. This was a review of national and international literature; articles published between the years 2007 and 2017, which addresses the implications of electronic game usage. Data collection was performed between January and April of 2018, in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), selecting databases (MEDLINE, LILACS and BDENF) using the VHL Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS). The following descriptors were used: “ Crian ça hospitalizada/ Hospitalized Child ” ; “ Jogos de v ídeo/Video Games ” ; “ Promo ção da saúde/Health Promotion ” . The analysis was performed from the final sample of 11 articles. The literature addresses issues related to the use of electronic games. Issues related to health promotion, prevention, treatment and recovery in situations of chronic diseases, and the stimulation of physical activities were evidenced in the study. This findings showed the relevance for health professionals, especially nurses, to know that electronic games can help in the care for children with acute or chronic diseases, whether or not they are hospitalized.
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - Category: Nursing Source Type: research