My Hospital Buddy Ida
Hospital Buddy Ida is a digital hospital companion designed to support children aged 6–12 during their medical journeys. Using evidence-based and participatory methods, Ida provides immersive, entertaining, and therapeutic content that is approachable, accessible, and healing.
Combining age-appropriate language with cutting-edge augmented reality, Ida brings comfort and understanding to young patients, helping them overcome fears of hospitals and medical procedures.
The program includes a specially designed booklet featuring cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based activities and exercises tailored to the hospital environment. Through these tools, Ida aims to reduce the trauma associated with treatment and hospitalization while fostering psychological resilience and emotional well-being.
About Ida
Meet Ida, Your Hospital Companion!
Say hello to Ida—your fun, compassionate and caring hospital friend!
Ida is always there to support you, whether you’re feeling curious, worried, or just need someone to brighten your day. She’s not just a great listener; she’s also super knowledgeable about hospitals, the amazing people who work there, and the treatments that help kids feel better.
Here’s the coolest part: while you’re in the hospital, Ida can jump right off the pages of a booklet given to you and start talking to you! She’s full of helpful tips and creative coping strategies that other kids have used before, and she knows they work!
Whenever you have questions or need a little encouragement, Ida’s got you covered. She’ll explain things in a way that makes sense and help you feel more confident and informed during your hospital journey.
Ida is here to make sure you never feel alone and that you’re stronger than you think!
In short, Ida teaches you creative and effective ways to feel happier, more courageous and confident about everything related to hospitals or illnesses—no matter where you are. With Ida by your side, challenges become a little easier to handle!
So, How Does Ida Help You?
Here’s how it works:
