Presentation Date
3-2019
Abstract
Background
Occupational therapist (OT) frequently work with patients with a cancer diagnosis along with their caregivers. Approximately 50% of family caregivers report decreased time for social activities, decreased energy, emotional well-being, physical functioning, and ability to cope with stress (Lang & Lim, 2013). One approach reducing caregiver stress may be art-based therapy. Art-based therapy has been effective for promoting health in a variety of populations although the impact of on cancer caregivers is less understood.
WMU ScholarWorks Citation
Kocjan, Emily and Powell, Sarah, "Effectiveness of Art-Based Interventions for Reducing Stress among Caregivers of Cancer Patients" (2019). Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews. 65.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ot_posters/65