While the children are admitted in hospital, it is very important to divert their mind from pain & suffering during their stay at hospital for quick recovery. Keeping in mind about the importance of playing for children in pediatric ward they should be engaged must in playing during hospitalization.
A seminar was organized by M.Sc (N) 2nd year students from the Department of Pediatric Nursing (KINS), KIIT Deemed to be University on 16thMarch, 2019. Professor Mrs. Amarita Lenka, Principal KINS; Mrs. Geetarani Mohanta, Deputy Nursing Superintendent, P.B.M.H.KIMS and faculty of KINS inaugurated the seminar.
The Welcome Address was delivered by Prof. (Mrs.) Niyati Das, Vice Principal-cum-H.O.D Pediatric Nursing, KINS. Participants were pediatric staff nurses and the parents from the Pediatric wards. The first speaker Mrs. Rashmi Ranjita Parhi highlighted on the Importance of Game therapy, The second speaker Miss Debashruti Bhunia presented on Selection of Game materials in different age groups and the third speaker Mrs. Archana Parida discussed on maintenance and care of Play materials followed by open discussion. The seminar was found very effective and ended with Vote of Thanks by Ms. Purnima Sahoo, Asst. Professor, KINS.