Medical clown therapy in paediatric patients

Topic 1 . Medical clown therapy in paediatric patients/The use of clowns in paediatric settings Scenario: Hospitalization in children can be a negative experience and approximately 50% of paediatric patients experience anxiety, especially when undergoing a surgical procedure (Dionigi & Greigni, 2016). Distractive strategies such as the use of media, games, and art therapy have been proven to be more effective at reducing children’s anxiety than parental presence or medication (Dionigi & Greigni, 2016). Clinical Inquiry: A paediatric ward wants to explore the effectiveness of clowns to reduce anxiety among children.