Oncology expressive arts: providing a window to reflect on a stressful experience. Issue 1 (3rd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morrison, Penny L.; Nishimoto, Patricia W.; Kim, John B.; Neves, Abbie; Bantum, Erin O'Carroll
• Is Part Of: Journal of psychosocial oncology. Volume 40:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 80
• Page End: 97
• Publication Date: 2022-01-03
• Subjects: cancer -- creative arts -- expressive arts -- mood -- oncology -- survivors; Cancer -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 362.196994
• DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2021.1899352
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0734-7332

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: Evaluate changes in mood, perceived need for help, and task enjoyment after participation in a one-time Oncology on Canvas expressive arts workshop intervention. Methods: Mixed methods design. Sample: military-veteran oncology survivors and their adult `ohana (family members, caregivers, friends, healthcare providers, volunteers). Measurement tools: Emotion Thermometers, Multiple Affect Adjective Checklist-Revised, Task Enjoyment Question, semi-structured interviews, and self-reflective narratives. Colaizzi's Phenomenological Method was used to conduct a thematic analysis. Findings: Significant improvements in mood, increased task enjoyment, and decreased perceived need for help, with continued effects for up to 30-60 days post-intervention. Conclusions: A one-time expressive arts workshop intervention can provide a window for oncology survivors and their adult `ohana to reflect on a stressful experience. Implications for Psychosocial Providers: Psychosocial healthcare providers (APRNs, nurse educators, LCSWs, psychologists) who are not professional art therapists can effectively implement expressive arts workshops as a cost-effective intervention for oncology survivors and their `ohana.