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

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posted on 2023-07-26, 15:08 authored by Tessa Lefebvre, Laura Tack, Marlies Meersman, Hilde Vanneste, Lieselot Cool, Koen Van Eygen, Karin Stellamans, Sofie Derijcke, Philippe Vergauwe, Jos De Backer, Rebecca C. Chandler, Pauline Lane, Tom Boterberg, Philip R. Debruyne
Objectives: Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers often encounter severe distress, having significant consequences to wellbeing, functionality and physical health. This study developed and evaluated a participatory arts programme to determine if such could help to improve the wellbeing of cancer patients and their caregivers. Methods: To inform the development of a participatory arts programme, cancer patients and their caregivers at an Organisation of European Cancer Institute (OECI)-designated cancer centre were asked which activities they would wish to engage in (anonymous survey one). A programme was then developed and trialled for 1 year. Following participation, we explored the satisfaction and any benefits of taking part (anonymous survey two). Results: Survey one had a participation rate of 70%. In this survey, participants indicated they preferred group-based activities (61%) over an individual approachto take place on a monthly basis (46%). The developed programme ran from December 2018 to December 2019, with 435 patients and caregivers taking part. Two hundred and eighteen completed survey two and revealed a positive response to both the structure and content of the programme and its impact on the wellbeing of patients and caregivers. The majority indicated they felt (much) betterfrom participating in the participatory arts programme. Conclusion: 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.

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  • Yes

Volume

77

Issue number

1

Page range

18-24

Publication title

Acta Clinica Belgica

ISSN

2295-3337

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

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  • other

Legacy posted date

2020-09-25

Legacy Faculty/School/Department

Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine & Social Care

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