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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Effectiveness of Origami Therapy in Reducing Anxiety among Hospitalized Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

B Mahalakshmi, N Siva Subramanian, Pinalben Chandreshbharthi Goswami, Dhruvkumar Savjibhai Chaudhary, Shylaja Kailash Attur, Kailash Attur

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B MahalakshmiDepartment of Paediatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
N Siva SubramanianDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
Pinalben Chandreshbharthi GoswamiDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
Dhruvkumar Savjibhai ChaudharyDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
Shylaja Kailash AtturDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
Kailash AtturDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.

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Background: Hospitalization is a stressful experience for children, often resulting in anxiety that affects their emotional well-being and recovery. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as origami therapy, have shown potential for managing anxiety in paediatric care. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of origami therapy in reducing anxiety levels among hospitalized children aged 6-10 years. Materials and Methods: Qasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control design was used. Sixty participants were divided into experimental group (30-minute origami therapy for seven days) and control group (standard hospital care). Anxiety levels were measured pre- and post-intervention using validated behavioural observation checklist. Results: Experimental group demonstrated significant reduction in anxiety levels after intervention ( Conclusion: Origami therapy is effective, simple, and engaging non-pharmacological intervention for reducing anxiety in hospitalized children. Its application in paediatric care can enhance the emotional well-being of young and improve overall hospital experience.

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Non-pharmacological interventionorigami therapypaediatric anxiety

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