TRANSFORMING THE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE: THE IMPACT OF CLOWN THERAPY ON HUMANIZING ELDERLY CARE

Authors

  • Elaine Nunes Costa Author
  • Maria Inez Montagner Author
  • Miguel Angelo Montagner Author
  • Emmanuely Nunes Costa Author
  • Rodrigo Abreu Barbosa Júnior Author
  • Sara Rodrigues Author

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the contributions of clown therapy to the humanization of hospital care for the elderly, from the perspective of professionals working with this approach. It is a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study, approved by the Research Ethics Committee (Opinion No. 7.594.816). Data collection was carried out through the focused-interview technique, as outlined by Merton et al. (1956), seeking to deepen the meanings and significance that participants attribute to clown therapy. Data analysis followed Bardin’s (1977) content-analysis framework, enabling the identification of emergent thematic categories. The study respected the ethical precepts of National Health Council Resolutions No. 466/12 and No. 510/16, guaranteeing the principles of autonomy, confidentiality, beneficence, and justice.

Published

2025-08-21