NERS NEWS — Group 5.A1 of the Pediatric Nursing Rotation from the Professional Nursing Program conducted a Group Activity Therapy (TAK) session featuring painting play therapy in the Nakula Sadewa Inpatient Ward of RSUD Dr. Soetomo. This activity involved school-age children undergoing treatment with the aim of training and assessing their fine motor skills according to their developmental stage. Through educational and enjoyable play activities, the children were expected to remain active and stimulated during their hospitalization period.
During the activity, the children were invited to color casts using basic colors such as red, yellow, blue, and green. The coloring process was directly guided by Professional Nursing students together with clinical supervisors. The children appeared enthusiastic while choosing colors and decorating their casts according to their own creativity. This activity not only trained fine motor coordination but also helped improve focus, concentration, and self-confidence among the children.
Throughout the activity, the Professional Nursing students provided simple instructions on how to use the coloring tools and assisted the children during the coloring process. Clinical supervisors also supported the implementation of the activity, creating a more comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere in the ward. The warm interactions between the students, supervisors, and pediatric patients helped the children feel more relaxed during their treatment.
The TAK painting play therapy activity was carried out smoothly and orderly. The children showed cooperative attitudes and were able to participate in the activity from beginning to end. All participants appeared active and enjoyed the process of coloring the casts provided. The diverse results of their artwork also reflected the children’s creativity and motor skill development according to their age.
Through this activity, Group 5.A1 of the Pediatric Nursing Rotation hoped that children undergoing treatment would continue to receive optimal motor and psychosocial developmental stimulation. In addition to serving as a means of assessing motor skills, the play therapy was also expected to help reduce boredom and anxiety among children during hospitalization.
Writer: Aprilia Anggi Puspita
