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Project/initiative|Finland|National

Hospital Clowns | Finland

Project title

Sairaalaklovnit ry - Sjukhusclowner rf

Description of initiative

Development and inculcation of the attendance clown form of work into pediatric surgery in university hospitals (HYKS; TAYS; TYKS). The activity frees up the resources of the nursing staff for the actual nursing work, while the clown takes care of the emotional and preparatory part of the child and the family. Measures are speeding up because children are better prepared for the situation. Among other things, the delays caused by fear are reduced. Recovery from the procedure is faster because the form of work allows for a reduction in premedication. Situations are perceived as more pleasant, and the amount of pain experienced is less.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Individual well-being
Community well-being
Mental health
Physical health
Quality of social relations
Quality of services for specific groups

Keywords

mental health, clowning, hospital, children

Target group

Children | Early age | Youth

Cultural field

Other

Budget

€90.000

Timeframe

2002 - present

Sources of funding

Opetus-Ja Kulttuuriministeriö Taiteen edistämiskeskus (TAIKE)

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

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Organizer(s)

Sairaala Klovnit
Finland
NGO / Non-profit | Culture