A ludicidade no processo de aprendizagem de crianças em regime de internação em hospitais no município de Picos-PI

Abstract

This study investigated the importance of playfulness in the learning process of hospitalized children, highlighting its impact on emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. The research aimed to understand how playful activities contribute to the humanization of the hospital environment and the maintenance of learning for children admitted to the Regional Hospital Justino Luz, in Picos-PI. The methodology adopted was qualitative in nature, combining a literature review and field research. The authors selected were sourced from databases such as Scielo and Google Scholar, among others. Data were collected through direct observation at the hospital and questionnaires applied to healthcare professionals working with hospitalized children. The analysis used the content analysis technique, allowing the organization of information into categories such as perceptions of playfulness, frequency and impact of playful activities, and challenges faced in their implementation. The results showed that although playful activities are recognized by professionals as beneficial, their application faces obstacles such as a lack of adequate infrastructure, a shortage of trained professionals, and resistance to integrating play into hospital care. Nevertheless, the existence of playrooms and the desire of professionals to carry out playful activities regularly demonstrate significant advances in the humanization of care. It is concluded that playfulness is a transformative practice, going beyond entertainment by alleviating emotional suffering and promoting the integral development of the child. The study reinforces the need for public policies that consolidate playfulness as an essential part of pediatric care, integrating learning and well-being in hospital settings.