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Artistic expression in nursing, including journaling and music therapy, serves as a vital self-care practice. It enhances healthcare providers

Keywords:

Creativity Critical care Empathy Self-actualization

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Medical Humanities
Healthcare Professional Wellbeing

Background:

Artistic expression is documented in nursing through various forms like journaling and music therapy.
Illness narratives and disease effects are frequently depicted in media.
Existing literature explores creativity among clinicians and patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight artistic expression as a self-care practice for healthcare providers.
To demonstrate how creative mediums can enhance empathy in healthcare professionals.
To present theories on empathy and its connection to nursing creativity.

Main Methods:

Literature review on art in nursing, creativity, and empathy.
Exploration of selected artistic representations within nursing.
Discussion of theories related to empathy and creative expression.

Main Results:

Artistic and creative mediums can be effectively utilized as self-care strategies for healthcare providers.
Engaging with art and creativity has the potential to significantly boost empathy among medical professionals.
Promoting creativity is crucial for fostering empathy in the nursing field.

Conclusions:

Artistic expression offers a valuable avenue for self-care and professional development in nursing.
Fostering creativity is essential for cultivating empathy, leading to improved patient care.
Integrating artistic practices can enhance the wellbeing and empathetic capacity of healthcare providers.