Feedback on a socio-aesthetic program for the benefit of young patients with self-endangerment
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Socio-aesthetic therapy, involving relaxation, facial care, and makeup, was positively received by 61% of at-risk youth. This study highlights the potential of aesthetic practices in supporting vulnerable young patients.
Area Of Science
- Psychiatry
- Oncology
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background
- Socio-aesthetics originated in psychiatric settings and has expanded into oncology.
- The Espace Unit at CHU Nantes initiated a socio-aesthetic therapy experiment in January 2018 for at-risk youth.
- The unit serves young patients experiencing crisis and self-endangerment.
Purpose Of The Study
- To qualitatively evaluate the interest and impact of socio-aesthetic mediation on young patients.
- To assess patient satisfaction with various socio-aesthetic interventions.
Main Methods
- A qualitative evaluation was conducted using patient feedback.
- Interventions included relaxation modeling, facial care, and makeup application.
- Patient feelings and overall judgments were collected.
Main Results
- 61% of participating youth expressed overall positive judgment of the socio-aesthetic mediation.
- Patients reported high satisfaction using terms like 'I liked,' 'I loved,' and 'great.'
Conclusions
- The socio-aesthetic therapy experiment was successful.
- Further quantitative analysis is planned to confirm the relevance for psychiatric patients.
- This practice shows promise for supporting vulnerable youth in crisis.
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