Abstract
In the present experimental study different interaction ‘modes’ those
took place between a psychologist and a child were tested for the role
of these towards health recovery of the child? Following were the
interaction modes, a) presenting a flower with smile plus inquiring
about health, b) offering a blessing plus inquiring about health, c)
making an indifferent presence plus inquiring about health with flat
tone, d) inquiring about health with providing precautions about
prognosis. It was assumed that all modes would differently influence
health outcomes? 100 hospitalized children located in child wards of
different hospitals with randomized pre-post block design interacted.
One each from four interaction modes was used for a group of 25
participants each. Actual ward discharge was compared with anticipatory
estimated by each ward in-charge to calculate effect of mode on outcome.
Face Pain Scale, The Children Happiness Scale and a Demographic Sheet
were also used. Results reflected ‘modes’ relationship with outcomes.
More studies would clarify further.