The Added Value of Art for the Well-Being of Older People with Chronic Psychiatric Illnesses and Dementia Living in Long-Term Care Facilities, and on the Collaboration between Their Caregivers and Artists
This study sought to provide insight into how art activities influence the well-being of long-term care residents, and how artists and caregivers collaborate in offering these activities. In two long-term care facilities for people with dementia and one for older people with chronic psychiatric diso...
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| description | This study sought to provide insight into how art activities influence the well-being of long-term care residents, and how artists and caregivers collaborate in offering these activities. In two long-term care facilities for people with dementia and one for older people with chronic psychiatric disorders, an uncontrolled pre- and post-test study was conducted using a mixed-method design. Forty-six residents participated in the study. Three art activities—(a) dance, (b) music and movement, and (c) visual arts—were studied and co-created with the residents and executed by artists and caregivers together in eight to ten weeks. The Face expression scale (FACE) was used to examine the extent to which participating in the art activity influenced resident mood. Qualitative data were collected via group discussions with artists, caregivers, residents, and an informal caregiver. The results indicated that participating in an art activity positively influenced resident mood (<i>p</i> < 0.000). <i>p</i>-values for the three art activities were: <i>p</i> < 0.000 for dance, <i>p</i> = 0.048 for music and movement, and <i>p</i> = 0.023 for visual arts. The qualitative data revealed that joining an art activity provided a positive effect, increased social relationships, and improved self-esteem for residents. The collaboration between artists and caregivers stimulated creativity, beauty, and learning from each other, as well as evoking emotions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-823855f52b684431b5a4c234925ad22a2023-11-22T23:31:37ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322021-11-01911148910.3390/healthcare9111489The Added Value of Art for the Well-Being of Older People with Chronic Psychiatric Illnesses and Dementia Living in Long-Term Care Facilities, and on the Collaboration between Their Caregivers and ArtistsPetra Boersma0Tjeerd van der Ploeg1Robbert J. J. Gobbens2Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The NetherlandsFaculty Engineering, Design and Computer Science, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, 1817 MN Alkmaar, The NetherlandsFaculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The NetherlandsThis study sought to provide insight into how art activities influence the well-being of long-term care residents, and how artists and caregivers collaborate in offering these activities. In two long-term care facilities for people with dementia and one for older people with chronic psychiatric disorders, an uncontrolled pre- and post-test study was conducted using a mixed-method design. Forty-six residents participated in the study. Three art activities—(a) dance, (b) music and movement, and (c) visual arts—were studied and co-created with the residents and executed by artists and caregivers together in eight to ten weeks. The Face expression scale (FACE) was used to examine the extent to which participating in the art activity influenced resident mood. Qualitative data were collected via group discussions with artists, caregivers, residents, and an informal caregiver. The results indicated that participating in an art activity positively influenced resident mood (<i>p</i> < 0.000). <i>p</i>-values for the three art activities were: <i>p</i> < 0.000 for dance, <i>p</i> = 0.048 for music and movement, and <i>p</i> = 0.023 for visual arts. The qualitative data revealed that joining an art activity provided a positive effect, increased social relationships, and improved self-esteem for residents. The collaboration between artists and caregivers stimulated creativity, beauty, and learning from each other, as well as evoking emotions.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/11/1489artistsdancevisual artmusicinterprofessional collaborationgeriatric |
| spellingShingle | Petra Boersma Tjeerd van der Ploeg Robbert J. J. Gobbens The Added Value of Art for the Well-Being of Older People with Chronic Psychiatric Illnesses and Dementia Living in Long-Term Care Facilities, and on the Collaboration between Their Caregivers and Artists Healthcare artists dance visual art music interprofessional collaboration geriatric |
| title | The Added Value of Art for the Well-Being of Older People with Chronic Psychiatric Illnesses and Dementia Living in Long-Term Care Facilities, and on the Collaboration between Their Caregivers and Artists |
| title_full | The Added Value of Art for the Well-Being of Older People with Chronic Psychiatric Illnesses and Dementia Living in Long-Term Care Facilities, and on the Collaboration between Their Caregivers and Artists |
| title_fullStr | The Added Value of Art for the Well-Being of Older People with Chronic Psychiatric Illnesses and Dementia Living in Long-Term Care Facilities, and on the Collaboration between Their Caregivers and Artists |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Added Value of Art for the Well-Being of Older People with Chronic Psychiatric Illnesses and Dementia Living in Long-Term Care Facilities, and on the Collaboration between Their Caregivers and Artists |
| title_short | The Added Value of Art for the Well-Being of Older People with Chronic Psychiatric Illnesses and Dementia Living in Long-Term Care Facilities, and on the Collaboration between Their Caregivers and Artists |
| title_sort | added value of art for the well being of older people with chronic psychiatric illnesses and dementia living in long term care facilities and on the collaboration between their caregivers and artists |
| topic | artists dance visual art music interprofessional collaboration geriatric |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/11/1489 |
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