KIAN Journal
Vol 2 No 2 (2023): KIAN JOURNAL (September 2023)

Application of Storytelling Play Therapy to Reduce Pain Levels in Children with Leukemia

Rahayu, Rika Puji (Unknown)
Imamah, Ida Nur (Unknown)
Azizah, Lin Marhamah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Sep 2023

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of storytelling play therapy on reducing pain levels in children with leukemia in Flamboyant Room 9 at Dr. Moewardi Hospital Surakarta. Methods: The research method used is the descriptive method with a pre- and post-test in the intervention group with a case study design. Results: The results of this study indicate a decrease in pain levels in children with leukemia after being given storytelling play therapy for 3 consecutive days. Before the application of the pain scale, the two respondents experienced pain on a scale of 5 (moderate pain) and 4 (moderate pain), after being given the pain scale on scales 2 (mild pain) and 1 (mild pain). Conclusion: There is a decrease in the level of pain in children with leukemia after storytelling play therapy for 3 consecutive days at Dr. Moewardi Surakarta Hospital.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kian

Publisher

Subject

Nursing

Description

KIAN Journal is an electronic journal published by Inspirasi El Burhani Foundation, Ciamis, Jawa Barat, Indonesia. KIAN Journal is an open-access and scientific peer-reviewed journal published annually (March and September). Jurnal KIAN accepts related writings: Surgical medical nursing, Emergency ...