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Creative arts therapy improves quality of life for pediatric brain tumor patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Authors
Nicholas K. Foreman
Dexiang Gao
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Jennifer R. Madden
Patsy McGuire Cullen
Patricia Mowry
Publication date
1 May 2010
Publisher
ePublications at Regis University
Abstract
This mixed methods pilot study evaluated the effects of the creative arts therapy (CAT) on the quality of life (QOL) of children receiving chemotherapy. A 2-group, repeated measures randomized design compared CAT with a volunteer\u27s attention (n = 16). Statistical analysis of the randomized controlled phase of the study suggested an improvement in the following areas after the CAT: parent report of child\u27s hurt (P =. 03) and parent report of child\u27s nausea (P =. 0061). A nonrandomized phase, using a different instrument showed improved mood with statistical significance on the Faces Scale (P \u3c. 01), and patients were more excited (P \u3c. 05), happier (P \u3c. 02), and less nervous (P \u3c. 02). Provider focus groups revealed positive experiences. Case studies are included to exemplify the therapeutic process. With heightened interest in complementary therapy for children with cancer, future research with a larger sample size is needed to document the impact of incorporating creative arts into the healing process. © 2010 by Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses
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