Illness Does Not Stop Childhood: Rethinking Play as a Dimension of Quality in Paediatric Healthcare

Katherine Andrea Dinamarca‐Aravena; Ezequiel García‐Elorrio

doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzag107

August 10, 2026International Journal for Quality in Health Care

Illness Does Not Stop Childhood: Rethinking Play as a Dimension of Quality in Paediatric Healthcare

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Key Points

The aim is to explore the role of play in enhancing the quality of pediatric healthcare services.
Qualitative analysis of existing literature on play in pediatric settings.
Interviews with healthcare professionals about integrating play into care.
Assessment of healthcare environments to identify play opportunities.
Identified key themes supporting play as vital in reducing stress for children in healthcare.
Demonstrated that increased play leads to higher engagement in treatment processes.
Found that environments supporting play improve overall satisfaction with healthcare.

Implication

Rethinks how play affects healthcare quality for children, suggesting improved engagement strategies.

Abstract

Katherine Andrea Dinamarca-Aravena, Ezequiel García-Elorrio; Illness Does Not Stop Childhood: Rethinking Play as a Dimension of Quality in Paediatric Healt

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Dinamarca‐Aravena et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Illness Does Not Stop Childhood: Rethinking Play as a Dimension of Quality in Paediatric Healthcare

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