Paper Title :Visual Art And Arts Therapy For Healing In Hospital Environments
Author :Patrick Uwajeh, Iyendo.O.Timothy
Article Citation :Patrick Uwajeh ,Iyendo.O.Timothy ,
(2016 ) " Visual Art And Arts Therapy For Healing In Hospital Environments " ,
International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS) ,
pp. 159-165,
Volume-2,Issue-2
Abstract : Studies have revealed positive evidence of the use of art therapy programs and visual art works to facilitate the
healing process of patients and staff in healthcare facilities. These researches have highlighted a strong link between the
content of the images and their impact on the reactions of patients to pain, stress and anxiety. In this regard, hospitals are
choosing artworks based on the positive evidences recorded. As a result of the contribution art has, in the provision of a
better healing environment for patients, staffs and service users, this article is a literature review that highlights the results of
various researches on cancer patients and a pilot study, which explores the effective use of visual arts and art therapy
programs in healthcare facilities. The objective is to create a foundation for further investigations into the subject of healing
with visual art and other art therapy programs in health care. Furthermore, a pilot study was conducted at the Near East
hospital to evaluate the visual arts used within the hospital interior.
Keywords— Art Programs, Health Care, Hospital, Patients, Visual Art.
Type : Research paper
Published : Volume-2,Issue-2
DOIONLINE NO - IJMAS-IRAJ-DOIONLINE-4099
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