Hospital clowns: the game or profession?
https://doi.org/10.17650/2311-1267-2015-2-3-61-64
Abstract
Experience of non-profit organization “Hospital clowns” is presented in this article. “Hospital clowns” first in Russian Federation applied method of psychological help for patients with severe disease in a form of hospital clowns visits. The work of hospital clowns for supporting of patients during the period of intensive treatment is presented in this article. “Hospital clowns” in this case is a part of the team, that helping the patients to feel comfortable in case of entering the clinic. Short characteristic of clown’s preparation to work, theirs professional growth and improvement are showed in article. International collaboration are also presented as the one the general ways to improve and to help physicians in theirs work - treating children. What is the difference between “redheaded” and “white” clowns? How long will it takes to train a hospital clown? Which institutions is covered by “Hospital clowns”?
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About the Authors
Ye. S. Urakova
“Hospital Clowns” — an Independent Non-Profit Organization for Children experiencing challenging life situations
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
K. S. Sedov
“Hospital Clowns” — an Independent Non-Profit Organization for Children experiencing challenging life situations
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Urakova Ye.S., Sedov K.S. Hospital clowns: the game or profession? Russian Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. 2015;2(3):61-64. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17650/2311-1267-2015-2-3-61-64
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