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.

本范围综述（scoping review）探讨了玩具游戏在儿科护理中的作用，旨在填补三方面的研究空白：一是以儿童为主导的游戏干预的实施路径，二是多利益相关方的管理策略，三是在儿科医疗协同框架内整合游戏干预的方法。本研究对PubMed、Web of Science、Scopus及ACM数字图书馆（ACM Digital Library）收录的18篇文献开展定性分析，最终归纳出四大核心主题，均强调需在多利益相关方参与下推进系统化的游戏干预实践。本研究结果旨在深化学界对玩具游戏如何影响健康结局及其在医疗场景中应用可行性的认知，可为医疗从业者、玩具设计师及设计研究人员提供参考思路。