A hospital's collaborative arts in health approach to COVID-19. (1st December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kulha, Shay Thornton; Frazier, J. Todd; Townsend, Jennifer; Laguaite, Elizabeth; Gray, Virginia
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied arts & health. Volume 12:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 353
• Page End: 366
• Publication Date: 2021-12-01
• Subjects: Arts -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; Arts -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; 615.8515
• DOI: 10.1386/jaah_00081_1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-2457

Abstract

This note from the field outlines how an integrated arts in health department within a hospital created clinical and non-clinical art experiences for patients and providers during COVID-19. Working with a multi-disciplinary team, the Center for Performing Arts Medicine at Houston Methodist established creative arts therapy and arts integration programmes targeting patient and provider experiences during COVID-19. Emphasis is placed on how programmes respond to both physical health and emotional well-being through accessible, appropriate art experiences. This article outlines those strategies and highlights various entry points for arts experiences in a hospital experience during a pandemic.