A comparative study of art therapy in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and improvement in quality of life by watercolor painting

Bozcuk H., Ozcan K., Erdogan C., Mutlu H., Demir M., Coskun S.

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.