Understanding the use of toy-based play in pediatric care: scoping review

This scoping review explores the role of toy-based play in pediatric care, addressing gaps in (1) implementing child-led play interventions, (2) managing multiple stakeholders, and (3) integrating play interventions within pediatric care coordination. We qualitatively analyzed 18 papers from PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ACM Digital Library, identifying four main themes that emphasize the need for systematic play implementation with stakeholder involvement. Our findings aim to enhance the understanding of how toy-based play impacts health outcomes and its feasibility in care settings, offering insights for healthcare providers as well as toy designers and design researchers.

本项范围综述（scoping review）探讨了基于玩具的游戏在儿科护理中的作用，旨在弥补三方面的研究空白：(1) 儿童主导型游戏干预的落地实施；(2) 多方利益相关者的协同管理；(3) 在儿科护理协调框架内整合游戏干预方案。本研究对来自PubMed、Web of Science、Scopus以及ACM数字图书馆的18篇文献开展了定性分析，最终归纳出四大核心主题，均强调了在多方利益相关者参与下实施系统化游戏干预的必要性。本研究结果旨在加深学界对基于玩具的游戏如何影响健康结局及其在护理场景中应用可行性的认知，同时为医疗护理从业者、玩具设计师以及设计研究人员提供参考思路。