The Dynamics of Visual Art Dialogues: Experiences to Be Used in Hospital Settings with Visual Art Enrichment

Britt-Maj Wikström

Nursing Research and Practice, 2011, vol. 2011, 1-7

Abstract:

Objectives . Given that hospitals have environmental enrichment with paintings and visual art arrangement, it would be meaningful to develop and document how hospital art could be used by health professionals. Methods . The study was undertaken at an art site in Sweden. During 1-hour sessions, participants ( ð ‘› = 2 0 ) get together in an art gallery every second week five times. Results . According to the participants a new value was perceived. From qualitative analyses, three themes appear: raise association, mentally present, and door-opener. In addition 72% of the participants reported makes me happy and gives energy and inspiration, and 52% reported that dialogues increase inspiration, make you involved, and stimulate curiosity. Conclusion . The present study supported the view that visual art dialogue could be used by health care professionals in a structured manner and that meaningful art stimulation, related to a person’s experiences, could be of importance for the patients. Implementing art dialogues in hospital settings could be a fruitful working tool for nurses, a complementary manner of patient communication.

Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1155/2011/204594

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