BENEFITS OF PLAYROOM INTRODUCTION IN PRIMARY CARE UNITS

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Playroom is a space conductive to improve children's psychosocial and motor abilities. The Playroom introduction is part of the clinical service's humanization, which leads to a stimulating environment for child socialization. This poster intends to emphasize the importance of Playroom in Primary Care Units based on past literature. METHODS: The project was conducted by medical students at Universidade Potiguar by creating the Playroom in Monte Castelo Primary Care Unit, Parnamirim, Rio Grande do Norte state of Brazil, whereas children wait for clinical examinations. The aim of this project is not only to optimize the collection of information regarding the importance of children's spaces in clinics but also to give guidance on age group suitable for using toys within the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics criteria. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: It was noticed good adherence of patients in the waiting room and a much more structured scheduling scheme for the clinical examinations. The instructing lecture for parents about guiding and managing toys was productive and enlightening. At the end of the project, it became clear the need to extend it to other units. It was also noticed more participation of the local community in response to good use of children's space and positive feedback from patients and health staff. Considering the small number of studies and past literature about this theme, it is necessary that health professionals further address this subject.