Aim of present study is to evaluate the efficacy of hospital school experience in the reduction of distress, pain and negative emotion in children from 8 to 12 years old, hospitalized in oncology and pediatric wards. Investigators also want to explore the ideas and opinions of teachers and parents about hospital school service. Hypothesis: the investigators expect a reduction in pain, distress and negative emotions.
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Change in Positive and Negative affect before/after hospital school experience
Timeframe: PANAS - C is completed by the child before and after the school experience (average 3 months); it takes around 5 minutes for each investigation.
Change in Distress level before/after hospital school experience
Timeframe: PH - C is completed by the child before and after the school experience (average 3 months); it takes around 3 minutes for each investigation.
Change in Pain level before/after hospital school experience
Timeframe: VAS is completed by the child before and after the school experience (average 3 months); it takes around 30 seconds for each investigation.