Application of Coloring Play Therapy with Anxiety of Preschool Age Children

Masita Dihuma (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Makassar)
Andi Arniyanti (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Makassar)
Sanghati Sanghati (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Makassar)

Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada (JIKSH)
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023): Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada

Introduction: A preschool-age child considers hospitalization to be a scary experience; when a young child is hospitalized, usually, he will not be allowed to move much and will have to rest much treatment in the hospital is called hospitalization. Method: Qualitative research using case studies in the form of case reports. Results: After being given colouring play therapy, the client's results are no longer tense, lethargic, no longer agitated, and she is categorized as experiencing mild anxiety. Conclusion: There was a decrease in anxiety levels in preschool-aged children hospitalized before and after being given play therapy. Nurses need to apply colouring play therapy in preschool-aged children experiencing anxiety.