What research evidence is there for the use of art therapy in the management of symptoms in adults with cancer? A systematic review

MJM Wood, A Molassiotis, S Payne - Psycho‐Oncology, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: Common psychosocial difficulties experienced by cancer patients are fatigue,
depression, anxiety, and existential and relational concerns. Art therapy is one intervention …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of art therapy on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in adults with cancer: a systematic literature review

JT Bosman, ZM Bood, M Scherer-Rath, H Dörr… - Supportive Care in …, 2021 - Springer
Purpose While there is increasing evidence for the effectiveness of psychosocial support
programs for cancer patients, little attention has been paid to creativity or art as a way of …

An overview of art therapy interventions for cancer patients and the results of research

K Geue, H Goetze, M Buttstaedt, E Kleinert… - … therapies in medicine, 2010 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Over the last few years several offers in-and outpatient creative therapy
interventions for cancer patients have been developed, implemented and researched. This …

Approaches to art therapy for cancer inpatients: Research and practice considerations

NA Nainis - Art therapy, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Common symptoms reported by cancer patients include pain, fatigue, breathlessness,
insomnia, lack of appetite, and anxiety. A study conducted by an interdisciplinary research …

[HTML][HTML] Relieving symptoms in cancer: innovative use of art therapy

N Nainis, JA Paice, J Ratner, JH Wirth, J Lai… - Journal of pain and …, 2006 - Elsevier
Art therapy has been used in a variety of clinical settings and populations, although few
studies have explored its use in cancer symptom control. The specific aim of this study was …

Art therapy with cancer patients during chemotherapy sessions: an analysis of the patients' perception of helpfulness

S Forzoni, M Perez, A Martignetti… - Palliative & supportive …, 2010 - cambridge.org
Objective: Art therapy has been shown to be helpful to cancer patients at different stages in
the course of their illness, especially during isolation for bone marrow transplantation, during …

Art therapy improved depression and influenced fatigue levels in cancer patients on chemotherapy

G Bar‐Sela, L Atid, S Danos, N Gabay… - … ‐Oncology: Journal of …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction: Cancer patients are particularly vulnerable to depression and anxiety, with
fatigue as the most prevalent symptom of those undergoing treatment. The purpose of this …

[HTML][HTML] Outcomes of art therapy and coloring for professional and informal caregivers of patients in a radiation oncology unit: A mixed methods pilot study

G Kaimal, K Carroll-Haskins, JL Mensinger… - European Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Purpose Caring for cancer patients can be highly stressful for both family caregivers and
oncology professionals. These high levels of stress can lead to poorer patient outcomes and …

Effects of art therapy in cancer care: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

XH Jiang, XJ Chen, QQ Xie, YS Feng… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To evaluate the effect of art therapy on cancer patients' quality of life and physical
and psychological symptoms. Methods The databases PubMed, Embase, Web of Science …

Contribution of visual art-making to the subjective well-being of women living with cancer: A qualitative study

F Reynolds, KH Lim - The Arts in Psychotherapy, 2007 - Elsevier
This qualitative study examined accounts of women diagnosed with cancer who engaged
regularly in art as a leisure activity. The purpose of the study was to explore participants' …