The Significance of Certain Elements in Art for Patients' Experience and Use. Issue 4 (8th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nielsen, Stine Louring; Mullins, Michael Finbarr; Fich, Lars Brorson; Roessler, Kirsten Kaya
• Is Part Of: Visual anthropology. Volume 30:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 310
• Page End: 327
• Publication Date: 2017-08-08
• Subjects: Visual anthropology -- Periodicals; 306
• DOI: 10.1080/08949468.2017.1333360
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-9468

Abstract

Abstract : Focusing on the interactional aspects of art in health interventions, we qualify guidelines for art in hospitals. Patients in this user-oriented study primarily ranked items to favor figurative art painted in light colors; however both figurative and abstract art in light and dark colors figured among the highest ratings. The role of spatial context, motif, color and shapes seems to have an effect on patients' experience of a hospital stay. This article draws attention to the application of visual art as a source of stimulus and healing—and a means to affect patient satisfaction in hospitals.