Art therapy and social function in palliative care patients: a mixed-method pilot study.

Cédric LefèvreGuillaume Pierre Serge Economos Colombe TricouÉlise Perceau-ChambardMarilène Filbet

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2020)

Our results suggest an overall improvement in the symptoms experienced and social functioning of palliative patients. Based on our findings, we propose a model for the potential mechanism of action of art therapy.

Keyphrases

palliative care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
mental health
peritoneal dialysis
hiv infected
depressive symptoms
mesenchymal stem cells
advanced cancer
climate change
patient reported