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Finding out that a child needs an operation is often a stressful time for family and parents. The hospitalisation process need not be frightening. The right preparation can instead make the experience positive and rewarding for both parents and children.

The aim of this children's computer game is twofold: First, demystify the hospitalisation process and second, teach children coping strategies that will assist them to deal with anxiety producing situations encountered while in hospital.

This CD-ROM package has been designed to be used jointly by parents and children. It consists of a CD ROM game and colour handbook. The handbook includes a range of activities, interspersed with practical information about what to expect from their time in hospital.

The package is a fun and interactive way of preparing a family for their child’s hospitalisation. The parent and child work together as a team to practice the skills taught via the CD before going to hospital.

Features:

• A feature of the booklet is Zoobi™, a special friend to help
  guide the patient through the various activities to be completed
  prior to and during their stay in hospital
• CD game shows what happens when the patient has anoperation
• Information for parents
• Teaches the patient how to cope with difficult situations
• Fun activities to do while in hospital

Topics/activities covered include:

• Calm Breathing
• Mind Pictures
• What should I pack
• Having my observations taken
• What does theatre look like?
• Busy Brainwaves
• People I have met
• How I managed pain
• Photo Board
• Going Home

Authors: Marijke Mitchell, Linda Johnston, Mike Keppell

System Requirements: Macintosh users OS9, OSX; PC users, Windows 95,98,ME,NT,XP

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