Arts & HealthPub Date : 2023-02-01DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2021.1946110
Kristy Apps, Naomi Sunderland
{"title":"Live music in hospital oncology settings: environmental, interpersonal, and personal outcomes for staff, patients, and carers.","authors":"Kristy Apps, Naomi Sunderland","doi":"10.1080/17533015.2021.1946110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2021.1946110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This paper explores the environmental, interpersonal, and personal outcomes of music performance in a hospital oncology setting. An original, qualitative research study examined the impact of live music for staff, patients, and carers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were collected using a multi-method approach of observations and semi-structured interviews and were analysed using inductive and theory-driven theming that was shaped by a determinants of health framework.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The research found that live music promoted stronger relationships and calmer environments, among other environmental, social and individual outcomes. Improved communication between staff through the creation of a more supportive environment was a pertinent finding of the research. No negative effects were reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We discuss research findings in the context of relevant literature and suggest recommendations for future hospital-based live music programs. Results of this study indicate that live music interventions impacted individual, interpersonal, social and environment factors that led to health and wellbeing outcomes for participants.</p>","PeriodicalId":45944,"journal":{"name":"Arts & Health","volume":"15 1","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/17533015.2021.1946110","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10732471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Qualitative insights into the palliative care experience of a hospice-based sensory room.","authors":"Clare Batchelor, Gabrielle Brand, Efterpi Soropos, Kirsten Auret","doi":"10.1080/17533015.2021.2014539","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2021.2014539","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The use of multi-sensory rooms as a form of engagement with art in Palliative Care is largely unexplored.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This practice-based report discusses a qualitative study exploring the experiences of hospice-based inpatients receiving end-of-life care and their carers who immersed themselves into a multi-sensory room.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings demonstrate that the room provided a safe space for reflection and reconnection that counteracted challenging times during their end of life. It fostered healing and wellbeing by alleviated suffering through respite and sharing of treasured memories with loved ones. Key considerations for future iterations are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":45944,"journal":{"name":"Arts & Health","volume":"15 1","pages":"110-118"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10788854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arts & HealthPub Date : 2023-02-01DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2021.1979608
J Ackley, G Wilson-Menzfeld
{"title":"The theatre as therapy for military veterans? Exploring the mechanisms which impact psychosocial well-being and social connections during theatre-based programmes.","authors":"J Ackley, G Wilson-Menzfeld","doi":"10.1080/17533015.2021.1979608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2021.1979608","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In many countries, performing arts and theatre practices are being employed with Armed Forces Communities. However, very little evidence exists outlining the psychosocial benefits of this practice. Therefore, this study aims to explore the perceived impact of theatre-based programmes on psychosocial well-being, and social connections, of U.K. Military Veterans.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This qualitative study carried out semi-structured interviews with six military veterans who had participated in at least one theatre-based programme.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes were generated from this study; providing a purpose, therapeutic storytelling, social connection, and the impact of the programme ending.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study provided unique insight into the benefits of theatre-based programmes on the psychosocial well-being of U.K. military veterans. The programmes were perceived as being beneficial for future employment opportunities, but the ending of these programmes was difficult for some and must be considered alongside provision.</p>","PeriodicalId":45944,"journal":{"name":"Arts & Health","volume":"15 1","pages":"53-70"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10733302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arts & HealthPub Date : 2023-02-01DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2021.2017306
Molly Mullen, Amber Walls, Maria Ahmad, Peter O'Connor
{"title":"Resourcing the arts for youth well-being: challenges in Aotearoa New Zealand.","authors":"Molly Mullen, Amber Walls, Maria Ahmad, Peter O'Connor","doi":"10.1080/17533015.2021.2017306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2021.2017306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This paper synthesises findings from two research projects with organisations involved in arts for youth well-being. Since 2017, Aotearoa New Zealand's government has recognised the importance of the arts for well-being. However, the sector in Aotearoa has historically lacked recognition and support and this paper identifies a number of challenges that remain entrenched in the funding system.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Study One used an online survey to understand the approaches, aspirations and challenges of 19 organisations involved in youth arts for well-being. Study Two used ethnographic methods with three youth arts organisations to explore their experiences of the funding and policy context.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Specific aspects of the funding system in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, hinder the sustainable development of creatively rich, culturally responsive, inclusive and strengths-based practice that takes youth participation seriously.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>New approaches to resourcing youth arts for well-being are needed to better support good practice and sector development.</p>","PeriodicalId":45944,"journal":{"name":"Arts & Health","volume":"15 1","pages":"71-85"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10721640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arts & HealthPub Date : 2023-02-01DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2022.2034900
Alison Rouse, Elizabeth Jenkinson, Catherine Warner
{"title":"The use of \"art\" as a resource in recovery from the impact of sexual abuse in childhood: A qualitative systematic review.","authors":"Alison Rouse, Elizabeth Jenkinson, Catherine Warner","doi":"10.1080/17533015.2022.2034900","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2022.2034900","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A qualitative systematic review was undertaken to identify the therapeutic impact of arts-based activities as experienced by adults sexually abused in childhood.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixteen studies, identified through a systematic search protocol , were included in a thematic synthesis. Quality of studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Arts-based activities were identified as offering a safe space, in which to find a voice, to engage in self-exploration, and to communicate experience and connect with others where a new sense of self and empowerment could emerge.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Creative activities can play a significant role in the unique paths to recovery that sexual abuse survivors develop. Limitations to the review derive from the small number of papers, methodological weaknesses of the studies and the variation in focus. More research is needed into impact of specific media, and barriers and enablers to using creative activities as a resource.</p>","PeriodicalId":45944,"journal":{"name":"Arts & Health","volume":"15 1","pages":"86-109"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10721668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arts & HealthPub Date : 2023-02-01DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2021.1954675
Han Choi, Joo Moon, Da-Young Lee, Suk-Chan Hahm
{"title":"Art as relaxation for tic disorders: a pilot randomised control study.","authors":"Han Choi, Joo Moon, Da-Young Lee, Suk-Chan Hahm","doi":"10.1080/17533015.2021.1954675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2021.1954675","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-two children aged 7-9 years were randomly allocated to art intervention (<i>n</i>= 11) and control (<i>n</i>= 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).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Art appears to be an effective relaxation technique for tic disorders. Extensive research is necessary for rigorous examination of its effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":45944,"journal":{"name":"Arts & Health","volume":"15 1","pages":"18-32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/17533015.2021.1954675","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10721125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arts & HealthPub Date : 2022-10-01Epub Date: 2021-06-21DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2021.1942093
Christine Novy, Roanne Thomas, Linda Garcia, Wendy Gifford, Pam Grassau
{"title":"Using the performance arts to address a \"methods gap\" in dementia research.","authors":"Christine Novy, Roanne Thomas, Linda Garcia, Wendy Gifford, Pam Grassau","doi":"10.1080/17533015.2021.1942093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2021.1942093","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Traditional methods of research have frequently failed to accommodate the communication difficulties experienced by a significant proportion of residents living in long-term care. In dementia research, specifically, there is cause for more collaborative, creative ways of working.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Linking Lives Through Care study is a performance-based narrative inquiry that will take place in a long-term care setting and will bring together all three members of the care triad - residents who are living with dementia, family members and personal support workers - to explore relational care from multiple positions and perspectives.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>In this article, we discuss the design choices and creative measures taken to ensure a more inclusive research environment, specifically for those participants who are cognitively frail and/or may find it difficult to express their views using just words.</p>","PeriodicalId":45944,"journal":{"name":"Arts & Health","volume":"14 3","pages":"295-308"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/17533015.2021.1942093","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39251061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arts & HealthPub Date : 2022-10-01Epub Date: 2021-06-23DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2021.1942939
Semi Ryu, Sarah Kye Price
{"title":"Embodied storytelling and meaning-making at the end of life: VoicingHan avatar life-review for palliative care in cancer patients.","authors":"Semi Ryu, Sarah Kye Price","doi":"10.1080/17533015.2021.1942939","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2021.1942939","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article presents VoicingHan project as a new form of life-review mediated by digital avatars promoting the reconstruction of self and identity through performativity. Whereas traditional life-review uses interview as primary means of the therapeutic process, VoicingHan is mediated by virtual bodies with self-guided participation in one's own life stories through embodied storytelling performance. VoicingHan enrolled 12-patients receiving outpatient palliative care at VCU Massey cancer center. The storytelling performances were recorded via avatar video format and distributed to participants for review and/or sharing. The present study considered the avatar videos as qualitative data emerging from these individually constructed life review narratives. In this article, the benefits of VoicngHan life-review were demonstrated by analyzing the avatar video narratives, based on theoretical and developmental frameworks. Through the lens of Social Constructivism, this qualitative study deepens our understanding of human-avatar interactions to engage life review process, within the liminal space of life-threatening illnesses.</p>","PeriodicalId":45944,"journal":{"name":"Arts & Health","volume":"14 3","pages":"326-340"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/17533015.2021.1942939","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39099408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arts & HealthPub Date : 2022-10-01Epub Date: 2021-10-27DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2021.1974064
Rebecka Fleetwood-Smith, Victoria Tischler, Deirdre Robson
{"title":"Using creative, sensory and embodied research methods when working with people with dementia: a method story.","authors":"Rebecka Fleetwood-Smith, Victoria Tischler, Deirdre Robson","doi":"10.1080/17533015.2021.1974064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2021.1974064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>: People with dementia are often excluded from research due to ethical concerns and a reliance upon conventional research methods which focus on recall and verbal expression.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Creative, sensory and embodied research methods typically involve techniques that conceptually bring individuals \"into\" the research, thus affording an expressive capacity that traditional methods do not. This paper details a \"method story\", presenting three interlinked cycles of study used to explore the significance of clothing to people with dementia living in a care home. The studies drew upon arts-based and design led practices. This paper details the methods used and the opportunities that they presented when exploring the lived experience of dementia.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>Creative, sensory and embodied approaches enabled people with dementia to engage with research, supporting imaginative, spontaneous and flexible participation. This supports the use of novel methods when undertaking research with people who have dementia.</p>","PeriodicalId":45944,"journal":{"name":"Arts & Health","volume":"14 3","pages":"263-279"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39566148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arts & HealthPub Date : 2022-10-01Epub Date: 2021-12-30DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2021.2009529
Linda Morison, Laura Simonds, Sarah-Jane F Stewart
{"title":"Effectiveness of creative arts-based interventions for treating children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events: a systematic review of the quantitative evidence and meta-analysis.","authors":"Linda Morison, Laura Simonds, Sarah-Jane F Stewart","doi":"10.1080/17533015.2021.2009529","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2021.2009529","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The effect of interventions based on the creative arts for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events was estimated for measures of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological symptoms.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using a pre-registered protocol, relevant journal articles were identified through searches of: PsycInfo; Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection; CINAHL and PsycArticles. Data were pooled using a random effects model, and effect estimates were reported as Hedges' g.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pooled effect estimates indicated that arts-based interventions significantly reduced PTSD symptom scores compared to pre-intervention (15 studies, g = -.67, p < .001) and a control group (7 studies, g = -.50, p < .001). Significant reductions were also found for measures of negative mood, but results were mixed for externalizing problems and anxiety.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite variations in study quality, intervention approaches and types of trauma experience, the results tentatively suggest that creative arts-based interventions may be effective in reducing symptoms of trauma and negative mood.</p>","PeriodicalId":45944,"journal":{"name":"Arts & Health","volume":"14 3","pages":"237-262"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39635185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}