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

Lefebvre, Tessa; Tack, Laura; Meersman, Marlies; Vanneste, Hilde; Cool, Lieselot; Eygen, Koen Van; Stellamans, Karin; Derijcke, Sofie; Vergauwe, Philippe; Backer, Jos De; Chandler, Rebecca; Lane, Pauline; Boterberg, Tom; Debruyne, Philip R.

doi:10.1080/17843286.2020.1773653

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“…Our research group previously conducted a survey on the acceptability and preferences of patients and caregivers on acupuncture as a complementary therapy for cancer care at the day clinic of the Kortrijk Cancer Centre [ 11 ]. Furthermore, within our cancer centre, we installed an art therapy programme taking into account the preferences of the patients and their caregivers [ 12 ].…”

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Psychosocial Care after Cancer Diagnosis: Recent Advances and Challenges

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Psychosocial Care after Cancer Diagnosis: Recent Advances and Challenges

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“…Primary studies of group creative arts interventions have been carried out within specific creative arts therapies, most notably in music therapy (Potvin et al, 2018) and art therapy (Lang and Lim, 2014). Creative arts modalities used in interventions can be delivered sequentially such as art making followed by a drama workshop (Lefebvre et al, 2020), or combined, e.g. drawing and writing to music (Booth, 2006;Grocke and Wigram, 2007).…”

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Systematic review of group-based creative arts interventions in support of informal care-givers of adults: a narrative synthesis

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Informal care-givers play an important role, with health-care systems relying on the billions of hours of care they provide. Care-givers experience high levels of psychological distress and isolation; however, the efficacy of what support is the best for care-givers is unclear. The primary aim of this systematic review is to determine the effect of group creative arts interventions on informal care-givers of adults. The secondary aim is to understand the impact of group type, the primary outcomes and how they are measured. Given the heterogeneous nature of the included studies, a narrative synthesis approach was taken. Database searches identified 2,587 studies, 25 of which met the full inclusion criteria. Studies included group creative arts interventions for either care-givers only (N = 8) or for care-giver/cared-for dyads (N = 17). The majority of the participants in the studies were older Caucasian females. Group creative arts interventions are beneficial for care-givers and for the person being cared for; however, benefits differ depending on whether the group is for care-givers only or for care-giver/cared-for dyads. Future research will benefit from care-givers being involved in the design of the creative arts intervention to provide input regarding group type and relevant outcome measures. Future research should consider targeting their intervention to care-givers with a low baseline score to increase the ability of the study to demonstrate a significant difference.

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“…Participation in this study (94.5%) was high, likely because of the process of data collection used. A previous study by our research group implementing a survey found participation rates within this context could be low [28]. Therefore, a healthcare worker completed surveys with respondents.…”

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Acupuncture as a Complementary Therapy for Cancer Care: Acceptability and Preferences of Patients and Informal Caregivers

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Background: Acupuncture can effectively manage cancer-related side effects, for both patients undergoing treatment and for cancer survivors. It may also be effective in managing physiological and psychological symptoms common among informal caregivers of cancer patients. Objectives: The aim of this survey was to explore the acceptability and preferences of cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their informal caregivers in relation to acupuncture. Methods: The survey was conducted from 20 th November to 27 th November 2018. The questionnaire was developed to explore acceptability and preferences, including motivation, symptoms to be addressed, and practical issues (location, cost, etc.), in relation to acupuncture. Results:The survey response rate was 94.5% in cancer patients and cancer survivors and 100% in caregivers. Acceptability of acupuncture was 34.5% (n = 40/116) and 48.0% (n = 26/54) in cancer patients and caregivers, respectively. About 52.5% (n = 21/40) of patients preferred to undergo acupuncture at the day center clinic, whereas caregivers had no specific preference. Patients and cancer survivors would use acupuncture for symptoms of fatigue (60%), listlessness (57.5%), and pain (47.5%). Informal caregivers expressed an interest in using acupuncture for their pain, stress, and sleeping difficulties 48.0% (n = 26/54). Conclusion: Cancer patients, cancer survivors, and informal caregivers would accept acupuncture as a complementary therapy. This openness and preference to acupuncture provide the foundations for this complementary therapy to be incorporated into holistic and supportive cancer care, both for patients and those supporting them.

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

Abstract: There are several places in Belgium where cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers can turn to. The existence and expansion of these "drop-in" centres shows there is a high need for support and guidance before and also after cancer treatment.

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Psychosocial Care after Cancer Diagnosis: Recent Advances and Challenges

Psychosocial Care after Cancer Diagnosis: Recent Advances and Challenges

Systematic review of group-based creative arts interventions in support of informal care-givers of adults: a narrative synthesis

Acupuncture as a Complementary Therapy for Cancer Care: Acceptability and Preferences of Patients and Informal Caregivers

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