1. Say AHA!Stressors of Hospitalization Atraumatic Care

2. Learning Outcomes At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify: Stressors of Hospitalization Interventions to Minimize Stressors Pain Management Methods Ways to use Play to Minimize Stress 3. Stressors of Hospitalization1. Separation Anxiety 2. Loss of Control 3. Bodily Injury & Pain 4. Atraumatic Care Donna Wongs Conceptual Model of Atraumatic care defines atraumatic care in healthcare settings as care that eliminates or minimizes the psychological and physical distress experienced by children and families. Within this framework, there are three principles: Prevent childs separation from family Promoting a sense of control Minimizing bodily injury and pain1 5. Preventing or Minimizing Separation Anxiety Primary nursing goal Especially for children