O LÚDICO COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE COMUNICAÇÃO PARA A PROMOÇÃO DO CUIDADO HUMANIZADO COM A CRIANÇA HOSPITALIZADA

Objective: The present study aims to address the importance of the ludic as a communication strategy to humanize care towards hospitalized children.Material and Method: This was a literature review based on publications.Results: Most of the studies investigated emphasize that the ludic, in the hospital setting, stimulates the children to expose their feelings, preferences, worries and habits, as well as strengthens the relationship between them and the health professional.Furthermore, the ludic facilitates the understanding of the children's needs and feelings face to the new situations arising from their diseases.Conclusion: The ludic as communication strategy expands the bond between health professionals and the child, favoring a humanized assistance and minimizing the suffering arising hospitalization.