Utility of scratch art therapy in adult epilepsy patients with difficulties in social adaptation
Hiromi Kanesaki,
Kiwamu Watanabe,
Kazuha Osugi
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveAdult patients with epilepsy are confronted with significant psychological and psychosocial burdens. However, the role of psychological intervention to improve quality of life has not been fully established yet. The basis of art therapy is symbolic representations of inner experiences but patients may have difficulty expressing themselves. Here, we investigated utilities of scratch art therapy in Japanese adult patients with epilepsy who feel difficulties in social adaptation.MethodsSeven adult epilep… Show more
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