[Article] The role of play in children's palliative care

This paper outlines the role and the value of play as an integral part of children's palliative care for children with chronic, life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. It will show how providing appropriate equipment sufficient time and relevant play opportunities not only improves the very sick child's psychological well-being but also allows children to cast aside the confines and restrictions imposed upon them by their illness.

Boucher, S., Downing, J. & Shemilt, R. 2014. The role of play in children's palliative care. Children, 1 p 302 - 317.

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