Physical Places And Social Spaces For Young Children In Hospital
Recorded: July 2016
Contributors
Author: Veronica Lambert, Jane Coad, Paula Hicks, Michele Glacken
Publisher: National Paediatric Hospital Project
Date: 2010
Geographic Coverage: Ireland
Type of Resource: Research (Non-Governmental Organisation)
Sector/setting: Government
Vulnerable groups: Children
Developed with children and young people? Yes
Type of participation: Collaboration with children (e.g. action research, shared planning or decision making with adults)
Availability: Open Access
Keywords: Children, Hospital Environment, Perspectives, Physically, Recommendations, Socially, Spaces
Introduction
This report details the findings of a consultation carried out with children aged 5-8 years in hospital. It aimed to explore young children’s perspectives of the physical and social hospital environment to ensure that the physical places and social spaces of the proposed new Children’s Hospital of Ireland would be responsive to their needs.