RESUMO
Art That Heals developed five programs at the UCLA Medical Center/Cancer Center which used arts interventions to reduce stress and facilitate coping with hospitalization. These experiences were well received by patients and nursing staff. Educational modules were developed so that others may learn from these program models. Constructive ideas based on the seven years of operation are cited.
Assuntos
Adaptação Psicológica , Arteterapia , Hospitalização , Estresse Psicológico/terapia , Arteterapia/economia , Arteterapia/organização & administração , Humanismo , Humanos , Estresse Psicológico/psicologiaRESUMO
Among studies made to determine the need for and feasibility of a hospice program at a major university hospital, a survey was made of the hospital professional staff's attitudes towards hospice care. The anonymous questionnaire was distributed in July 1983 to 395 faculty physicians, Department of Medicine house staff, hospital nurses, and clinical social workers. Among the 243 respondents (62% response rate), only 38% felt that current services were "satisfactory," with 90% of respondents indicating that the hospital needs a hospice program.