Preparation for children going to the hospital can be a daunting task, especially when a parent is diagnosed with cancer. "HC And - When mother or father has cancer" is a resource developed in collaboration between the Oncology Department R, H.C. Andersen Children and Youth Hospital, Odense University Hospital, and families with hospitalized children, along with 10:30 Visual Communication. This tool is specifically designed for children aged 4-7 years to help them prepare and reduce anxiety related to hospital visits and treatments.

"HC And - When mother or father has cancer" serves as an introductory guide to the general cancer patient journey at the hospital, tailored for young children and their families and friends. The content is delivered through a child's voice and engaging animations, utilizing the "Learning through play with tablet/mobile phone/touch screen" genre. This approach aligns with how children in this age group learn and process information—through play and concrete, digestible information.

Understanding that children, as relatives of cancer patients, can quickly become overwhelmed with information, HC And is structured into short, manageable sequences that are accessible at a child's level. This makes it an ideal starting point for "newbies" to the hospital environment. The content is divided into 7 staged stories that address key aspects of cancer, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, providing answers to common questions children might have.

Hospital staff can leverage this material as an educational tool to foster a shared understanding with the child, making it easier to explain complex medical concepts in a child-friendly manner.

HC And is available for free download to anyone, ensuring that this valuable resource is accessible to all families in need.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.1.4

• Last updated on Oct 11, 2024
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