Christina Signorelli

UNSW Sydney

Papers

1

Total Citations

11

H-Index

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About

Dr. Christina Signorelli is a leading researcher in pediatric healthcare, specializing in creative play interventions and child life services to improve children’s hospital experiences and wellbeing. Her most-cited work, a comprehensive 2023 review, synthesizes evidence on how play therapy and structured play programs reduce stress for hospitalized children and their caregivers, highlighting the global adoption and benefits of these approaches. With over 11 citations and growing recognition, her research has been instrumental in advocating for the integration of evidence-based play interventions into pediatric care settings. Dr. Signorelli’s contributions extend to evaluating the impact of child life specialists, emphasizing the critical role of psychosocial support in medical environments. Her work not only advances academic understanding but also informs hospital policies and practices, directly enhancing the quality of life for young patients. Through her rigorous reviews and practical insights, she has become a key voice in bridging the gap between developmental psychology and pediatric medicine, inspiring further research and implementation of child-centered care models worldwide.

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Papers
11
Total Citations
11
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Review of Creative Play Interventions to Improve Children’s Hospital Experience and Wellbeing
11 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 4
🏛 Institutions: UNSW Sydney

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