NURSING CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH ANXIETY DUE TO INVASIVE PROCEDURES THROUGH PLASTISIN THERAPY IN THE ANGGREK WARD OF ARIFIN ACHMAD REGIONAL HOSPITAL, RIAU PROVINCE

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_{Anxiety is one of the most common effects experienced by preschool children undergoing invasive procedures in hospitals, with a prevalence of 95%. Anxiety can reduce the effectiveness of therapy, so appropriate intervention is needed, one of which is play therapy using plasticine. The purpose of this case study is to describe nursing care for children with anxiety before invasive procedures through the application of play therapy using plasticine. Research method: The study design used a case study. Data were collected through interviews and observations using the FIS (Facial Image Scale) questionnaire. The intervention was conducted from July 24 to 25, 2025, in the orchid room of Arifin Achmad Provincial General Hospital, Riau, with a total of 2 respondents. Results: The anxiety levels of preschool-aged children during injection procedures before the implementation of play therapy with modeling clay were moderate to severe. The anxiety levels of preschool-aged children before invasive procedures after the implementation of play therapy with modeling clay were mild to moderate. There was a significant decrease in anxiety levels in preschool-aged children before and after the play therapy intervention. Conclusion: There was a significant difference in anxiety levels in preschool-aged children before and after the play therapy intervention prior to invasive procedures}