Hospital Libraries: Experience with Bibliotherapy Programs as Part of the Service Offer
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This study aims to propose the implementation of a bibliotherapy program at the Portoviejo Specialty Hospital in Ecuador to improve patients' emotional well-being. The methodology employed was quantitative and descriptive, using a non-experimental design. One hundred and ten participants, including patients' family members and hospital physicians, were surveyed using a structured questionnaire with a Likert scale to assess their perceptions of bibliotherapy. The results showed a high level of support among family members and physicians for incorporating bibliotherapy as a complementary therapy. Most participants perceived reading as a valuable tool for improving patients' emotional stability, especially during hospitalization. The study concludes that bibliotherapy is a viable and beneficial practice with the potential to improve patients' emotional health, strengthen the doctor-patient relationship, and enrich the range of hospital services offered. It also highlights the importance of continuous program evaluation to ensure its positive impact and sustainability.
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