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Clinical Trial
. 2004;36(3):214-9.
doi: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2004.04040.x.

Testing the efficacy of a creative-arts intervention with family caregivers of patients with cancer

Sandra M Walsh  1 , Susan Culpepper Martin, Lee A Schmidt
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Clinical Trial

Testing the efficacy of a creative-arts intervention with family caregivers of patients with cancer

Sandra M Walsh et al. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2004.

Abstract

Purpose: To test the efficacy of a creative arts intervention (CAI) with family caregivers of patients with cancer.

Design: A pre-posttest quasi-experimental design, with participation in the CAI as the independent variable and stress, anxiety, and emotions as the dependent variables.

Method: The 6-month study was implemented at a regional cancer treatment center with family caregivers. The CAI consisted of several creative arts activities designed for delivery at the bedside.

Findings: Forty family caregivers reported significantly reduced stress, lowered anxiety, and increased positive emotions following CAI participation.

Conclusions: The CAI promoted short-term well being in this family caregiver sample. Caregivers also increased positive communication with cancer patients and health care providers while expressing delight over their handmade pieces of art.

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