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| Author | Poulos, R.G.; Marwood, S.; Harkin, D.; Opher, S.; Clift, S.; Cole, A.M.D.; Rhee, J.; Beilharz, K.; Poulos, C.J. | |
| Title | Arts on prescription for community‐dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs | |
| Reference | Poulos RG, Marwood S, Harkin D, Opher S, Clift S, Cole AMD et al. Arts on prescription for community-dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs. Health Soc Care Community. 2019;27(2):483–92. |
Link to article | https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12669 |
| Abstract | Published evidence for the role of participatory art in supporting health and well‐being is growing. The Arts on Prescription model is one vehicle by which participatory art can be delivered. Much of the focus of Arts on Prescription has been on the provision of creative activities for people with mental health needs. This Arts on Prescription program, however, targeted community‐dwelling older people with a wide range of health and wellness needs. Older people were referred to the program by their healthcare practitioner. Professional artists led courses in visual arts, photography, dance and movement, drama, singing, or music. Classes were held weekly for 8–10 weeks, with six to eight participants per class, and culminated with a showing of work or a performance. Program evaluation involved pre‐ and postcourse questionnaires, and focus groups and individual interviews. Evaluation data on 127 participants aged 65 years and older were available for analysis. We found that Arts on Prescription had a positive impact on participants. Quantitative findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well‐being Scale (WEMWBS) as well as a statistically significant increase in the level of self‐reported creativity and frequency of creative activities. Qualitative findings indicated that the program provided challenging artistic activities which created a sense of purpose and direction, enabled personal growth and achievement, and empowered participants, in a setting which fostered the development of meaningful relationships with others. This evaluation adds to the evidence base in support of Arts on Prescription by expanding the application of the model to older people with a diverse range of health and wellness needs. |
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| Our results suggest a positive impact on mental well-being for participants with a diverse range of health and wellness needs. . | c. Empowerment Increased self-confidence and self-determination were evident among participants. . | We suggest that the manner in which the professional artists worked with participants also facilitated the gains in mental wellbeing attained. . | Qualitative findings indicated that the program provided challenging artistic activities which created a sense of purpose and direction, enabled personal growth and achievement, and empowered participants, in a setting which fostered the development of meaningful relationships with others. . | This may be due to the programs ability to foster eudaimonic well-being through the provision of challenging artistic activities which create a sense of purpose and direction, enable personal growth and achievement, and empower participants, in a setting which fosters the development of meaningful relationships with others. . | Furthermore, facilitation by professional artists enabled the production of creative works which were worthy of celebration and acknowledgement through exhibition or performance, affirming creativity to the participants themselves, their families, and their community. . | The common point of interest created by the art-making process was reported by participants to facilitate relationship building which enabled participants to share personal matters within their group. . | The Arts on Prescription model can assist in an holistic approach to meeting the health and wellness needs of older people. . |
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