A comparative study of art therapy in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and improvement in quality of life by watercolor painting
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE, vol.30, pp.67-72, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 30
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.11.006
- Journal Name: COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.67-72
- Keywords: Cancer, Chemotherapy, Quality of life, Art therapy, Watercolor painting
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: There is limited data on the role of art therapy used in cancer patients. We wanted to test the effect of painting art therapy provided by a dedicated professional painting artist on quality of life and anxiety and depression levels in patients having chemotherapy.