Question: 1. Topic 1 – Medical Clown Therapy In Paediatric Patients/The Use Of Clowns In Paediatric Settings Scenario: Hospitalisation 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, …

1. Topic 1 – Medical clown therapy in paediatric patients/Theuse of clowns in paediatric settings Scenario: Hospitalisation inchildren can be a negative experience and approximately 50% ofpaediatric patients experience anxiety especially when undergoing asurgical procedure (Dionigi & Greigni, 2016). Distractivestrategies such as the use of media, games, art therapy have beenproven to be more effective at reducing children’s anxiety thanparental presence or medication (Dionigi & Greigni, 2016).Clinical Inquiry: A paediatric ward wants to explore theeffectiveness of clowns to reduce anxiety among children