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- - The study examines the use of creative therapies, like painting and writing, in treating diseases such as cancer, noting a lack of systematic scientific research in this area.
- - An anonymous survey involving 718 participants revealed that 91.2% had sought creative therapies, with a notable interest in creative writing, and indicated a desire for these activities to be part of their treatment plans.
- - The findings suggest that integrating creative therapies into medical care could enhance patient outcomes and emphasize the need for structured support in medical settings to promote these innovative approaches.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Although creative therapies like painting, dancing, and writing are often used and encouraged to treat various diseases, including cancer, there are few systematic scientific studies on innovative therapies in medical care.
Methods: An anonymous survey was developed for female patients, their relatives, and female medical staff on the impact of creative therapies on optimizing clinical therapy management in exclusively female trials.
Results: Of 718 respondents, 358 were female patients, 69 were medical personnel, and 291 were in the control group. Overall, 91.2% of respondents had sought access to creative therapies, indicating strong self-motivated engagement in activities to improve health and well-being. This study also uncovered a significant preference for creative writing among patients. Furthermore, the data suggest that integrating innovative therapies into biopsychosocial anamnesis could offer valuable insights into patients' mobility, mood, and social behaviors. Despite a general hesitation to discuss leisure activities with medical professionals, many patients wanted to incorporate creative activities into their treatment plans. Moreover, group settings for innovative therapy were preferred, highlighting the need for more structured support in medical environments to facilitate these therapeutic interactions.
Conclusions: This study suggests creative therapies can be valuable in medical care.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10854532 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cancers16030599 | DOI Listing |
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