The benefits of creative arts programs for people receiving renal dialysis
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 14:31 authored by Leigh TeschLeigh Tesch, Anne-Marie ForbesAnne-Marie ForbesThe interrelationship of the arts with our health and wellbeing is achieving increasing prominence as an area of study. The arts are recognised for giving people the opportunity for self-expression and a collective voice, as well as a reducing pain, anxiety and stress in hospital environments, and supporting community engagement and social connectedness. The arts tell our stories, and for people with chronic illness, these stories can present an opportunity for their experience to be recognised, validated and understood.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 15th National Rural Health ConferenceEditors
L ColemanPagination
1-9Department/School
Tasmanian School of MedicinePublisher
National Rural Health AlliancePlace of publication
CanberraEvent title
15th National Rural Health ConferenceEvent Venue
Hobart, TasmaniaDate of Event (Start Date)
2019-03-24Date of Event (End Date)
2019-03-29Rights statement
Copyright unknownRepository Status
- Open
