Arts activity and well-being for visually impaired military veterans: a narrative discussion of current knowledge

Castle, Claire L.; Engward, Hilary; Kersey, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2021.03.010

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“…Some ways to address well-being could be through physical activity,22 arts activities23 and mindfulness 24. Another approach with people who have a VI can be through music-based interventions.…”

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Effectiveness of music-based interventions to address well-being in people with a vision impairment: a scoping review

Somani,

Beukes,

Street

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesThe objectives of this review were to identify the types of music-based interventions and associated accessibility challenges for people who have visual impairment (VI) and their reported effects on psychological, physiological and social well-being.DesignA scoping review was developed according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist and guidelines. A narrative synthesis was conducted to map out the types of music-based interventions undertaken and to compare the therapeutic outcomes. The studies were evaluated according to the music reporting checklist.ResultsIn total 5082 records were identified, 69 full-text articles were screened and 13 studies were included. Eleven studies included younger children and teenagers, two focused on adults with acquired VI. Ten studies involved active music therapy strategies and three used passive music listening. Eleven of the studies focused on social outcomes and two reported mental health. Although the studies reported that music-based intervention strategies improved psychosocial well-being in people with a VI, conclusions could not be drawn as robust outcome measures were not generally used and only four of the studies included any statistical analysis.ConclusionsAlthough potential was evident, details of intervention protocols and training requirements were not sufficiently reported and further, high-quality evidence-based studies are required.

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Effectiveness of music-based interventions to address well-being in people with a vision impairment: a scoping review

Somani,

Beukes,

Street

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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“…The majority of articles ( n = 150, 60.2%) referred to one type of well-being only, with a maximum of nine types of well-being mentioned in one article (Marques-Brocksopp, 2014 ). One article listed eight (Guerette and Smedema, 2011 ) and four articles listed seven different types of well-being (Smedema and McKenzie, 2010 ; Mirandola et al, 2019 ; Godier-McBard et al, 2020 ; Castle et al, 2021 ). The most common type of well-being was general well-being ( n = 101, 40.6%), followed by emotional well-being ( n = 86, 34.5%) and psychological well-being ( n = 66, 26.5%).…”

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Conceptualizations of well-being in adults with visual impairment: A scoping review

Heinze¹,

Davies

Jones³

et al. 2022

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundDespite its ubiquity, it is often not clear what organizations and services mean by well-being. Visual impairment (VI) has been associated with poorer well-being and well-being has become a key outcome for support and services for adults living with VI. A shared understanding of what well-being means is therefore essential to enable assessment of well-being and cross-service provision of well-being support.ObjectivesTo provide an overview of the ways in which well-being has been conceptualized in research relating to adults living with VI.Eligibility criteriaArticles were included in the review if the article discussed well-being in the context of adults living with VI, was available in English and as a full text.Data sourcesA systematic search using search terms relating to VI and well-being was conducted in EBSCOHost (Medline, CINHL) and Ovid (Embase Classic, Embase, Emcare 1995, Health + Psychosocial, HMIC Health Management Info, APA, PsycArticles, PsycInfo, PsycTests).ChartingA team of three reviewers screened titles, abstracts and full-texts articles and extracted data. Ambiguous articles were referred to the research group and discussed.ResultsOf 10,662 articles identified in the search, 249 were included in the review. These referred to 38 types of well-being. The most common types were general well-being (n = 101; 40.6%) emotional well-being (n = 86, 34.5%) and psychological well-being (n = 66, 26.5%). Most articles (n = 150; 60.2%) referred to one type only, with a maximum of 9 listed in one article. A large number of articles did not clearly define well-being. A wide range of indicators of well-being related to the domains of hedonia, mood, positive and negative affect, quality of life, mental health, eudaimonia, self/identity, health, psychological reactions to disability and health problems, functioning, social functioning and environment, were extracted, many of which were used just once.ConclusionsThere remains a lack of consensus on how well-being is conceptualized and assessed in the context of adult VI. A standardized multi-domain approach derived with input from adults with VI and practitioners working with them is required to enable comparison of findings and cross-organizational provision of support.

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“…Literature documents the therapeutic application of activities such as drawing, photography, painting, quilting, crocheting, sculpting and mask-making to meet the clinical needs of military personnel and veterans. [1][2][3] Outcomes relating to increased self-awareness, emotional expression, communication, self-regulation, problem-solving and shared experience have been demonstrated. 4 However, there has been little consideration of the artistic experiences of these groups outside the clinical context.…”

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TheMystery Arts BoxProject: a qualitative exploration of the experiences, benefits, and challenges of participating in a remotely delivered art and craft project for British veterans with visual impairment

Castle¹,

Engward

Kersey

et al. 2022

BMJ Mil Health

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IntroductionThe clinical application of the arts among military personnel and veterans has been well documented, particularly in relation to service-related mental health difficulties. However, the impacts of engaging recreationally with art activities on general well-being remain underexplored and even more so among those living with visual impairment (VI). This pilot explored the artistic experiences of veterans with VI participating in a remotely delivered art and craft project during continued COVID-19 restrictions in Spring/Summer 2021.MethodsSix participants received a mystery arts box (MAB) containing a selection of materials, collated to encourage experimentation with unfamiliar techniques. Participants were asked to journal their process as they developed a final piece/pieces. They were invited to join group video calls to share work and ideas and seek guidance. Semistructured interviews were run with participants at the end of the project. Journal and interview data were thematically analysed.ResultsAnalysis identified 11 themes relating to initial and ongoing responses to the MAB and creative and journalling process. Several benefits were identified, including artistic learning, trying something new, and social, cognitive and emotional experiences. The value of the activity to participants’ lives within the context of the ongoing pandemic was also considered. Challenges were associated with the use of unfamiliar materials, impacts of sight loss and the limitations of remote delivery.ConclusionThis pilot brings to the fore the everyday artistic experience of veterans living with VI and considers the benefits, challenges and well-being implications of a remotely delivered arts activity. Findings illustrate the importance of ensuring accessibility of artistic activities to those for whom disability might limit participation and highlight the ongoing role that remotely delivered arts activities might play in meeting the social and recreational needs of individuals beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Arts activity and well-being for visually impaired military veterans: a narrative discussion of current knowledge

Cited by 4 publications

References 59 publications

Effectiveness of music-based interventions to address well-being in people with a vision impairment: a scoping review

Effectiveness of music-based interventions to address well-being in people with a vision impairment: a scoping review

Conceptualizations of well-being in adults with visual impairment: A scoping review

TheMystery Arts BoxProject: a qualitative exploration of the experiences, benefits, and challenges of participating in a remotely delivered art and craft project for British veterans with visual impairment

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