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Creative arts for hospitals: the UCLA experiment

D M Breslow

    Patient Education and Counseling
    |June 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Art That Heals utilized arts interventions in five UCLA Medical Center/Cancer Center programs to reduce patient stress and improve coping during hospitalization. The programs were positively received by patients and staff, with educational modules developed for broader application.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Humanities
    • Psychosocial Oncology
    • Arts in Healthcare

    Background:

    • Hospitalization can be a significant source of stress and anxiety for patients.
    • Effective coping mechanisms are crucial for patient well-being during medical treatment.
    • Arts interventions offer a non-pharmacological approach to support patient coping and reduce distress.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the development and implementation of arts intervention programs at UCLA Medical Center/Cancer Center.
    • To evaluate the impact of these arts programs on patient stress and coping.
    • To share program models and insights for wider adoption in healthcare settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of five distinct arts intervention programs.
    • Implementation within a medical center and cancer center environment.
    • Gathering feedback from patients and nursing staff regarding program experiences.

    Main Results:

    • Arts interventions were successfully implemented across five programs.
    • Patient and nursing staff feedback indicated positive reception of the arts experiences.
    • Educational modules were created to disseminate program models and operational insights.

    Conclusions:

    • Arts interventions can effectively reduce stress and enhance coping for hospitalized patients.
    • Positive reception by patients and staff suggests the value of arts in healthcare settings.
    • The developed program models and cited insights offer a framework for implementing similar initiatives elsewhere.

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