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Marijana Braš1, Veljko Đorđević, Mladen Janjanin
1Centre for Palliative Medicine, Medical Ethics and Communication Skills, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia. mbras@kbc-zagreb.hr
Croatian Medical Journal
|June 18, 2013
Summary
Art enhances patient-centered pain management by improving doctor-patient communication. This therapeutic technique also aids public awareness and medical education regarding pain.
Area of Science:
- Medical Humanities
- Clinical Communication
- Pain Management
Background:
- The doctor-patient relationship and effective communication are central to medical practice.
- Advancements in medical science necessitate a focus on holistic patient care.
- Person-centered pain management integrates psychological, physical, social, and spiritual health aspects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role of art as a powerful communication tool in medicine.
- To explore the therapeutic potential of art in pain management.
- To advocate for the use of art in patient care, public awareness, and professional education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of art's role in communication.
- Review of art as a therapeutic modality for pain.
- Discussion of art's application in patient engagement and medical training.
Main Results:
- Art serves as a uniquely effective and simple method for patient communication.
- Art can achieve therapeutic effects unattainable by other means.
- Art facilitates a comprehensive, person-centered approach to pain management.
Conclusions:
- Art is a vital, underutilized tool in modern healthcare, particularly for pain management.
- Integrating art into clinical practice can enhance patient outcomes and understanding.
- Art offers a valuable avenue for public health education and medical professional development in pain care.
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