Child Life Services

Video Games at Children's Hospitals: Complete Guide to Therapeutic Gaming Programs and Patient Benefits in 2025

Video Games at Children's Hospitals: Complete Guide to Therapeutic Gaming Programs and Patient Benefits in 2025

Video games at children’s hospitals have emerged as powerful therapeutic tools transforming pediatric care from anxiety-filled medical experiences into opportunities for healing, connection, and childhood normalcy. Modern therapeutic gaming programs integrate video games, virtual reality, and interactive technology into comprehensive patient care strategies that address pain management, procedural anxiety, physical rehabilitation, social isolation, and emotional wellbeing throughout hospitalization and recovery.

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