키르기스스탄 영유아 성장발달을 위한 놀이도구 개발 및 사용효과 평가: 6~36개월 영유아의 상징적 기능 사고와 미세운동 발달 중심으로

• Published in: Child health nursing research Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 154 - 164
• Main Authors: 전효진, 도소연, 정소윤, 진수현, 신현숙, Chun, Hyojin, Do, Soyeon, Jung, Soyoon, Jin, Su hyun, Shin, Hyunsook
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing 01.04.2019; 한국아동간호학회
• Subjects: Original; 간호학
• ISSN: 2287-9110; 2287-9129
• DOI: 10.4094/chnr.2019.25.2.154

Purpose: The study aimed to develop a play toolkit to facilitate infants' and toddlers' symbolic thought and fine motor development. Methods: This study used a methodological study design including two phases of development and evaluation. After reviewing the play culture and developmental health issues in Kyrgyzstan through a literature review and interviews with local experts and parents, the toolkit was developed and evaluated using content validity and utilization tests. Results: The toolkit was based on Westby's symbolic play and the fine motor milestones in the Bright Futures Guidelines. The Toolkits were composed of an overall suggested play schedule according to the child's age, four kinds of play props, and a utilization guidebook for parents. The play props were a felt book, sorting and assembling blocks, cup blocks, and a tangram. The guidebook contained age-appropriate operating methods and alternative ways to use the materials. Conclusion: A play toolkit was developed to enhance nurturing practices among parents of infants and toddlers. The findings may help facilitate effective interactions between parents and their children. Considering that nurturing care is critical for achieving better child health outcomes, enhancing parenting resources and parent-child relations could function as an effective strategy for promoting child health.