About this app
Undergoing a healthcare procedure can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially as a child. Whether as part of routine care or a clinical trial, Little Journey supports children and their families from contemplation to full recovery through this award-winning app.The simple-to-use app guides and supports children and their families through their healthcare journey – all from the comfort and safety of their own home. We support children through:
•tVirtual reality tours enabling them to explore the exact rooms they’ll visit while in hospital.
•tAge-tailored animations explaining what will happen and why.
•tBreathing and relaxation exercises.
•tTherapeutic and distraction games to use during stressful periods.
Little Journey helps parents by:
•tDrip feeding information before, during and after their procedure.
•tProviding small bitesize chunks of information to assist with information retention.
•tMaking it easier talk to children about what’s going to happen.
•tProviding checklists, hints and tips, and nudges to make sure you’re all ready to go.
