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Developing and evaluating a participatory arts programme for cancer patients and their caregivers.

Tessa LefebvreLaura TackMarlies MeersmanHilde VannesteLieselot CoolKoen Van EygenKarin StellamansSofie DerijckePhilippe VergauweJos De BackerRebecca ChandlerPauline LaneTom BoterbergPhilip R Debruyne
Published in: Acta clinica Belgica (2020)
This study points out the interest and potential value of a participatory arts programme to the perceived wellbeing. This suggests such programmes could be incorporated into cancer care provision, to serve as psychosocial support. The latter is particularly relevant for improving the lives, wellbeing and health of cancer patients and those supporting them.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • palliative care
  • healthcare
  • study protocol
  • public health
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • randomized controlled trial
  • health information
  • climate change