Preparation is an approach that explains illnesses, tests, and treatments to children in an easy-to-understand way in advance to ease anxiety and fear. Although its importance is recognized, unlike medical procedures, it has no fixed rules, making it difficult for medical staff to implement. In collaboration with the NPO Cheer Art, we created Pre-Palette, a support tool that helps even nurses conducting preparation for the first time provide clear explanations to children. We provide it free of charge to medical professionals.

Easing children’s anxiety about illness and treatment: Development of the mental preparation tool Pre-Palette (Japanese only)