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Bibliotherapy in a patients' library.

D J McDowell

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |July 1, 1971
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    Patients actively participated in library programs and magazine production at McLean Hospital. The librarian

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Library Science
    • Health Psychology

    Background:

    • The role of libraries in therapeutic settings is often underestimated.
    • Patient engagement in creative activities can support mental well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe patient involvement in a hospital library setting.
    • To explore the therapeutic potential of library activities and patient-led publications.

    Main Methods:

    • Case studies of patients involved in producing a patients' magazine.
    • Description of librarian-led therapeutic activities like play-reading and poetry discussion.

    Main Results:

    • Patient participation in library activities fostered engagement and therapeutic benefits.
    • The production of a patients' magazine provided a platform for self-expression and shared experience.
    • Librarian-led creative programs demonstrated clinical value in patient therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Hospital libraries can serve as vital centers for patient engagement and therapeutic intervention.
    • Creative and literary activities facilitated by librarians contribute significantly to patient recovery and well-being.

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