Art therapy improved depression and influenced fatigue levels in cancer patients on chemotherapy

Bar-Sela, Gil; Atid, Lily; Danos, Sara; Gabay, Naomi; Epelbaum, Ron

doi:10.1002/pon.1175

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“…Supportive activities can be leisure activities [67], such as art-therapy [68,69,47,70], singing in a choir [71], and relaxation and nutrition classes. Future studies with a larger sample should examine the differences and/or combined effects of both types of activities on distress.…”

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Physical Activities and Distress among Participants of a Cancer Wellness Centre: A Community-Based Pilot Study

Leimanis

Fitzpatrick²

2014

Int J Phys Med Rehabil

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Physical Activities and Distress among Participants of a Cancer Wellness Centre: A Community-Based Pilot Study

Leimanis

Fitzpatrick²

2014

Int J Phys Med Rehabil

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“…116 Most recently, a controlled trial of art therapy demonstrated improved depression scores and fatigue levels in a group of cancer patients who were undergoing active chemotherapy. 117 …”

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Potential role of mind-body therapies in cancer survivorship

Monti

Sufian

Peterson

2008

Cancer

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The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by cancer survivors is high, particularly among those with psychosocial distress, poor quality of life, culturally based health beliefs, and those who experience health disparities in the mainstream healthcare system. As the number of cancer survivors continues to increase, so does the diversity of the survivorship population, making it increasingly important to understand and address the CAM culture in different survivor groups. Given the known communication barriers between cancer patients and their physicians regarding CAM, it would be useful for oncology providers to have a platform from which to discuss CAM-related issues. It is proposed that mind-body therapies with some basis in evidence could provide such a platform and also serve as a possible means of connecting cancer survivors to psychosocial supportive services. This article reviews a few mind-body therapies that may have particular relevance to cancer survivors, such as hypnosis and meditation practices. A theoretical foundation by which such therapies provide benefit is presented, with particular emphasis on self-regulation.

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“…Surprisingly, some CMs with good evidence for their effectiveness are rarely used (eg, art therapy, acupuncture, and hypnosis). 37,[44][45][46] Alternatively, CM use may accurately reflect the degree to which population segments benefit from these therapies. This distinction has important implications for integrative oncology practice and for public education regarding CMs.…”

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A population‐based study of prevalence of complementary methods use by cancer survivors

Gansler

Kaw

Crammer

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BACKGROUND.The use of complementary methods (CMs) is widespread and increasing in the United States. Most literature on CM use among cancer survivors focuses on the treatment period, whereas only a few studies address use further along the cancer continuum.METHODS.This study analyzed the prevalence and the medical and demographic associations of CM use among cancer survivors surveyed 10 to 24 months after diagnosis. The study's sample—4139 survivors of 1 of 10 adult cancers—was selected from stratified random samples provided by statewide cancer registries and surveyed by mail and telephone. Three logistic regression models examined associations between medical and demographic factors and CM use among survivors of sex‐specific and non–sex‐specific cancers.RESULTS.Of the 19 CMs included in the survey, the CMs most frequently reported were prayer/spiritual practice (61.4%), relaxation (44.3%), faith/spiritual healing (42.4%), nutritional supplements/vitamins (40.1%), meditation (15%), religious counseling (11.3%), massage (11.2%), and support groups (9.7%). Among these 19 CMs, the least prevalent were hypnosis (0.4%), biofeedback therapy (1.0%), and acupuncture/acupressure (1.2%). Survivors more likely to use CMs were female, younger, white, higher income, and more educated.CONCLUSIONS.This study provides information regarding prevalence and medical–demographic determinants of CM use reported by a large, population‐based sample of survivors of 10 cancers surveyed 10 to 24 months after diagnosis. These findings may be used by clinicians and researchers to inform their decisions regarding which CMs to address in practice and research. Cancer 2008. © 2008 American Cancer Society.

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Art therapy improved depression and influenced fatigue levels in cancer patients on chemotherapy

Abstract: Anthroposophical art therapy is worthy of further study in the treatment of cancer patients with depression or fatigue during chemotherapy treatment.

Cited by 163 publications

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Physical Activities and Distress among Participants of a Cancer Wellness Centre: A Community-Based Pilot Study

Physical Activities and Distress among Participants of a Cancer Wellness Centre: A Community-Based Pilot Study

Potential role of mind-body therapies in cancer survivorship

A population‐based study of prevalence of complementary methods use by cancer survivors

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