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Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Nursing
Diffusion of innovation
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Objective: To examine Pediatric Oncology humanization by integrating play, science and education as essential holistic care components, acknowledging that the hospitalization of children with cancer poses complex challenges extending beyond medical treatment and profoundly affecting their emotional, social and cognitive development. Method: A theoretical and conceptual analysis based on innovative programs and evidence-based practices, including Child Life, CAREBOX, hospital-based educational methodologies, NixiKit virtual reality and PanCareFollowUp, to explore how playful, educational and technological resources can enhance the hospital experience. Results: The findings suggest that these interventions reduce anxiety and pain, improve treatment adherence, support educational continuity and cognitive development, and strengthen family resilience. Nevertheless, structural barriers such as limited resources, lack of standardized protocols and difficulties in interdisciplinary coordination restrict their widespread adoption. Conclusion: Advancing humanization in Pediatric Oncology requires practical strategies, including interdisciplinary training, implementation of standardized intervention protocols, integration of digital and therapeutic tools and use of patient-reported experience measures. These approaches may foster more humane, equitable and sustainable Pediatric Oncology care.
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