Coloring Picture For Guidance Method For Children: Study Introduction In Sick Child Recovery Program

Coloring Picture For Guidance Method For Children: Study Introduction In Sick Child Recovery Program

Abstract
Coloring Book Picture is a creative play therapy to reduce stress and anxiety and improve communication in children.

Purpose
to evaluate changes in behavior (eating, receiving medical actions and communications) on the Recovery Program Sick Children Hospital Dr. Soetomo Surabaya after receiving therapeutic interventions creative games using the media Picture Book.

Patients and methods
Experimental studies (pre and post), sample: 10 patients who were treated at the children's ward Dr hospitals. Soetomo Surabaya, during the months of January to February 1999. Media Books Image of situations and conditions for treatment in hospital, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Statistical analysis using Chi Square test and Fischer Exact Test.

Results
8 patients (n = 10) obtained a positive change in behavior after the intervention (X2 = 3.6 DF.1 p

Conclusion Coloring Book Illustrated as creative play therapy is a method of health education to change the behavior of children during hospitalization

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