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Zhang M, Liu X, Huang Y. Are Art-Based Interventions Effective in Improving Psychological Well-Being Among Informal Caregivers of Cancer Patients? A Systematic Review. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2024. [PMID: 39093932 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Objectives: To systematically synthesize the current evidence on the effects of art-based interventions on improving anxiety, depression, stress, sleep, and well-being of cancer caregivers. Design: A systematic review. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases from their inception up to April 2024. Studies exploring the effects of art-based interventions on the psychological symptoms of cancer caregivers were included. We did not restrict the publication to the particular study designs, including randomized controlled trials, quasiexperimental studies, and qualitative studies. Results: Fifteen studies of 607 participants were identified in this systematic review. Overall, the existing studies provided preliminary evidence to suggest that art-based interventions may benefit cancer caregivers in improving anxiety, depression, stress, caregiver burden, and quality of life. However, the relatively low quality of the current evidence limits the efficacy of these findings. Conclusions: According to the existing evidence, the therapeutic benefits of using art-based interventions for improving the psychological well-being of cancer caregivers are uncertain. More high-quality and well-designed studies are still required to confirm the psychological effectiveness of art-based interventions for cancer caregivers in the future.
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- Mengqin Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gynecological Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Jones VL, Salgado García FI, Brewer LM, Pérez-Muñoz A, Schenck LAM, You Z, Andrasik F. The relaxation zone: Initial analysis of stress management services for university students. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2023; 71:2106-2114. [PMID: 34788562 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2021.1960846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Objective: We evaluated the Relaxation Zone (RZ), a room with "relaxation stations" designed to reduce stress in college students. Participants: Participants (N = 994) were enrolled during the 2019 calendar year. Most participants were female (62.8%), freshmen (59.3%), and African American (44.9%). Methods: Students visiting the RZ completed a brief pretest and posttest that measured self-reported stress. Results: Paired sample t-tests across class groups (e.g., freshman, sophomore) revealed a significant reduction in stress from pretest (Mpooled = 6.0) to posttest (Mpooled = 4.5), with medium to large effect sizes (Cohen's d ranging from 0.53 to 0.88) during their first visit. For students having at least two visits (N = 348), an exploratory dose-response analysis demonstrated that an optimal dose of self-guided relaxation ranged from two to eight visits. Conclusions: These findings provide initial evidence that programs like the RZ can reduce student stress within a few visits.
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- Victoria L Jones
- Student Health and Counseling Services, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Social Work, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Choi H, Moon J, Lee DY, Hahm SC. Art as relaxation for tic disorders: a pilot randomised control study. Arts Health 2023; 15:18-32. [PMID: 34275430 DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2021.1954675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the known benefits of art therapy, there are a limited number of studies on art therapy for tic disorders. This pilot randomised controlled study investigated effects of art as a relaxation technique for tic disorders. METHODS Twenty-two children aged 7-9 years were randomly allocated to art intervention (n= 11) and control (n= 11) groups. Pre- and post-test measurements included the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS), Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and Hassles Scale for Children (HSC). RESULTS Art as relaxation significantly decreased the YGTSS total score, motor tic frequency, motor tic intensity, motor tic complexity, vocal tic complexity, and total daily stressors compared to the control group. The intervention group showed significantly greater physiological relaxation, as indicated by increases in HRV parameters. CONCLUSIONS Art appears to be an effective relaxation technique for tic disorders. Extensive research is necessary for rigorous examination of its effectiveness.
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- Han Choi
- Department of Art Therapy, Cha University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Art Therapy, Cha University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Art Therapy Division, Mi-rae 365 Children's Development Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Cha University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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Vulcan M, Shuper Engelhard E. Open studio in dance movement therapy: application and enhancement. BODY MOVEMENT AND DANCE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/17432979.2022.2122564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Maya Vulcan
- Head Dance Movement Therapy Programme, Graduate School of Creative Art Therapies, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Kibbutzim College of Education, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Graduate School of Creative Art Therapies, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, Emili Sagol Creative Arts Therapies Research Center, University of Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Israel
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- Head Dance Movement Therapy Programme, Graduate School of Creative Art Therapies, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, Emili Sagol Creative Arts Therapies Research Center, University of Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Israel
- Graduate School of Creative Art Therapies, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Kibbutzim College of Education, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Jakobsson Støre S, Jakobsson N. The Effect of Mandala Coloring on State Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. ART THERAPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/07421656.2021.2003144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Srolovitz M, Borgwardt J, Burkart M, Clements-Cortes A, Czamanski-Cohen J, Ortiz Guzman M, Hicks MG, Kaimal G, Lederman L, Potash JS, Yazdian Rubin S, Stafford D, Wibben A, Wood M, Youngwerth J, Jones CA, Kwok IB. Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Music Therapy and Art Therapy. J Palliat Med 2021; 25:135-144. [PMID: 34665661 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2021.0481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Palliative care is provided by an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other disciplines based on need. Music therapists and art therapists are becoming increasingly available to palliative care teams and are advancing the diverse and unique clinical services available to effectively meet the holistic needs of patients with serious illnesses and their families. This article provides a concrete exploration of clinical music therapy and art therapy within palliative care and hospice paradigms, with discussion of therapists' training and expertise, therapeutic approaches within the setting of interprofessional team-based care, and discussion of evidence-based symptom management and outcomes supporting the inclusion of music and art therapies within medical education and clinical employment.
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- Melissa Srolovitz
- Penn Medicine Hospice, Penn Medicine at Home, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Penn Medicine Hospice, Penn Medicine at Home, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA
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- VNA Hospice of the Treasure Coast, Vero Beach, Florida, USA
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- The School of Creative Arts Therapies, Faculty of Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.,Emili Sagol Creative Arts Therapies Research Center, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Penn Medicine Hospice, Penn Medicine at Home, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Creative Arts Therapies, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Art Therapy Program, The George Washington University, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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- Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Palliative Care Consult Service, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Medicine, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Palliative Care Service, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Mandala Coloring, Made in Nature, on Chronic Widespread Musculoskeletal Pain: Randomized Trial. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9060642. [PMID: 34071674 PMCID: PMC8226655 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9060642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of mindfulness-based mandala coloring made within nature on individuals with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain (CWP). Thirty-six participants were randomly allocated. In the experimental group, identical interventions and procedures were administered for each experiment. The control group members were untreated and remained in an urban environment. Overall, the experiment showed significant improvements in tender points (f = 8.791, p = 0.006), total stress level (f = 14.570, p = 0.001), depressive symptoms (f = 15.205, p = 0.001), anger symptoms (f = 7.263, p = 0.011) and salivary cortisol (f = 10.619, p = 0.003) in the experimental group. The results reflect that MBMC within nature is effective in reducing pain, psychological stress responses, and cortisol levels in individuals with CWP. The positive results could be a product of the experimental design rather than the treatment itself. A rigorous experimental design provides better understanding of MBMC within nature.
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Kaimal G, Carroll-Haskins K, Ramakrishnan A, Magsamen S, Arslanbek A, Herres J. Outcomes of Visual Self-Expression in Virtual Reality on Psychosocial Well-Being With the Inclusion of a Fragrance Stimulus: A Pilot Mixed-Methods Study. Front Psychol 2021; 11:589461. [PMID: 33424706 PMCID: PMC7793948 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.589461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Aims In this pilot mixed-methods study, we examined the participants experiences of engaging in virtual drawing tasks and the impact of an olfactory stimulus (calming fragrance blend) on outcomes of affect, stress, self-efficacy, anxiety, creative agency, and well-being (satisfaction with life). Methods This study used a parallel mixed-methods, simple block randomization design. The study participants included 24 healthy adults aged 18 to 54 years, including 18 women and six men. The participants completed two 1-h immersive virtual art making sessions and were randomly assigned to receive either a fragrance or a non-fragrance condition for the first session. Quantitative (standardized self-report measures) and qualitative (open-ended survey responses and virtual artwork) datasets were collected concurrently and integrated during data analysis. Results The quantitative results indicated that the fragrance condition demonstrated a significant reduction in negative affect (e.g., feeling hostile, jittery, upset, distressed, etc.), namely, reduced feelings of negativity when compared to the non-fragrance condition. A trend toward improvement in self-efficacy was also seen in the fragrance condition. No significant changes were found for fragrance or non-fragrance conditions for positive affect, anxiety, and creative agency. The qualitative findings included five themes related to art making experiences in virtual reality in both conditions: fun and joy; novelty of virtual media, experimentation, and play; relaxation and calm; learning curve; and physical discomfort and disorientation. Four themes were identified for virtual art content and visual qualities: nature imagery, references to memories and personal symbols, fantasy and play within imagery, and depiction of everyday objects. Conclusions Overall, the participants reported positive responses to the novel virtual art making experiences which were further heightened by the inclusion of the fragrance stimulus for negative affect. These preliminary findings need to be replicated with larger sample sizes to confirm the outcomes and the trends that were seen in this pilot study. Further research is recommended to examine the differences between experiences of virtual and traditional art media and to examine different olfactory stimuli promoting focus and concentration.
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- Girija Kaimal
- Department of Creative Arts Therapies, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Creative Arts Therapies, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Creative Arts Therapies, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- International Arts + Mind Lab, Brain Science Institute, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Creative Arts Therapies, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township, NJ, United States
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Finkel D, Bat Or M. The Open Studio Approach to Art Therapy: A Systematic Scoping Review. Front Psychol 2020; 11:568042. [PMID: 33192852 PMCID: PMC7606997 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.568042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This research encompasses a systematic scoping review of literature and research pertaining to the open studio approach to art therapy, which originated with the work of artists in psychiatric hospitals in the 1940's. As art therapy became a profession, it sought recognition by adopting theories from other therapeutic disciplines. Today, however, there is an increase in the prevalence of studio practice that emphasizes art as the core of the therapeutic work; moreover, contemporary art therapy approaches even venture beyond the traditional definition of the profession to the realm of social action. Consequently, open studio practice has become more widespread and is currently implemented in many different contexts among a wide range of populations. The purpose of this research was to accurately map out world literature and research on the open studio approach to art therapy as well as identify relevant publications and main themes. Therefore, the systematic scoping review was not restricted to specific periods, languages, settings, or populations. Publications were identified through a rigorous, replicable, and extensive search of international literature in data bases and hand searches in art therapy journals; in addition, special efforts were made to locate unpublished research and literature. Data was charted using a tool developed by the researchers, based on the review questions. Results indicate that most of the literature relating to the open studio approach dates from the 1990's: only a few earlier publications were found. Over the last decade, the literature has grown in volume in comparison to previous decades, reflecting an increasing prevalence of the open studio approach. This growing mass of publications reflects an historic development in the field of art therapy. This research also identifies core principles as well as a wide range of variations on the open studio model, in addition to unique characteristics that vary according to context and therapeutic approach. It explores open studio practice within different settings and populations and pinpoints gaps of knowledge that can indicate the need for further research.
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- Daniela Finkel
- The School of Creative Arts Therapies, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- The School of Creative Arts Therapies, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Kaimal G, Mensinger JL, Carroll-Haskins K. Outcomes of collage art-based and narrative self-expression among home hospice caregivers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ART THERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/17454832.2020.1752756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Girija Kaimal
- Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova, PA, USA
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Kaimal G, Carroll-Haskins K, Mensinger JL, Dieterich-Hartwell R, Biondo J, Levin WP. Outcomes of Therapeutic Artmaking in Patients Undergoing Radiation Oncology Treatment: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study. Integr Cancer Ther 2020; 19:1534735420912835. [PMID: 32316856 PMCID: PMC7177989 DOI: 10.1177/1534735420912835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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A cancer diagnosis can be extremely stressful and life-altering for patients.
Chronically high levels of stress can increase inflammation and affect the
progression of the cancer. Psychosocial interventions could reduce stress and
address cancer patients’ emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. This
mixed-methods pilot study compared 2 single-session arts-based approaches for
patients in active radiation treatment in a large urban hospital. Participants
were assigned to either the active control of independent coloring or the
therapeutic intervention of open studio art therapy. Participants completed
pre-session and post-session saliva samples and standardized psychosocial
measures of stress, affect, anxiety, self-efficacy, and creative agency. Both
conditions significantly increased participants’ positive affect, self-efficacy,
and creative agency, and decreased negative affect, perceived stress, and
anxiety. No changes of note were seen in the salivary measures. Participants’
narrative responses corroborated the quantitative findings and highlighted
additional benefits such as supporting meaning-making and spiritual insights.
Both arts-based interventions can support the emotional, psychological, and
spiritual needs of cancer patients while each has features that may be more
suited to the needs of certain patients. Further replication of these findings
could support our initial findings that suggest that patients could benefit from
having art studio spaces with art therapists and choices of art materials
available on the oncology unit.
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Affiliation(s)
- Girija Kaimal
- Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA,
USA
- Girija Kaimal, Department of Creative Arts
Therapies, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA-19102, USA.
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- Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Kaimal G. Adaptive Response Theory: An Evolutionary Framework for Clinical Research in Art Therapy. ART THERAPY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/07421656.2019.1667670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Holt NJ, Furbert L, Sweetingham E. Cognitive and Affective Benefits of Coloring: Two Randomized Controlled Crossover Studies. ART THERAPY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/07421656.2019.1645498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Outcomes of art therapy and coloring for professional and informal caregivers of patients in a radiation oncology unit: A mixed methods pilot study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2019; 42:153-161. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2019.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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King JL, Kaimal G. Approaches to Research in Art Therapy Using Imaging Technologies. Front Hum Neurosci 2019; 13:159. [PMID: 31156413 PMCID: PMC6534043 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2019.00159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Juliet L King
- Department of Art Therapy, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States.,Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Creative Arts Therapies, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Ashlock LE, Miller-Perrin C, Krumrei-Mancuso E. The Effectiveness of Structured Coloring Activities for Anxiety Reduction. ART THERAPY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/07421656.2018.1540823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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King JL. Summary of Twenty-First Century Great Conversations in Art, Neuroscience and Related Therapeutics. Front Psychol 2018; 9:1428. [PMID: 30150955 PMCID: PMC6099956 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 07/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Transdisciplinary collaboration is the future of knowledge making in advanced post-industrial societies and there is a growing awareness that the most vexing problems we face cannot be solved by any single discipline. Best practices for complex and challenging physical and mental disorders require a multi-disciplinary approach, yet there is a void in bridging the gap between the most contemporary models. It is in this capacity that the Twenty-First Century Great Conversations in Art, Neuroscience, and Related Therapeutics serves as a missing link. It was with active minds and a collective spirit that artists, scientists, therapists, physicians, engineers, technology experts, healthcare practitioners, and researchers from across the globe transcended historical silos to explore the capacities for collaborative partnerships to influence the health of patients and the amelioration of disease. Hosted at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), presenters shared insights through didactic sessions and panel discussions aligned with three tracks led by prominent experts in their respective fields: (1) Neuroaesthetics, Anjan Chatterjee, MD; (2) Creativity and Consciousness, Arne Dietrich, PhD; and (3) Mobile Brain/Body Imaging (MoBI), Klaus Gramann, PhD. The goals for this symposium were developed from a vision which embraces cross-disciplinary intersectionality, a merging of viewpoints, and active dialogue surrounding the development of a common language with which to advance the Creative Arts Therapies and neurosciences. The goal was also to contribute to the development of a simplified roadmap to enhance and enrich the CATs with a greater understanding of neuroscience and the available technologies that can assist in research.
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- Juliet L King
- Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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