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| Author | Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. | |
| Title | Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients | |
| Reference | Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J.; Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients ;British Journal of Occupational Therapy vol:76 issue: 5 page:208.0 |
Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84878468610&doi=10.4276%2f030802213X13679275042645&partnerID=40&md5=8ad2c853f96fca7da69ed79e1104d49a |
| Abstract | The study investigated the impact of museum object handling sessions on hospital clients receiving occupational therapy in neurological rehabilitation and in an older adult acute inpatient mental health service. Methods: The research used a qualitative approach based on objectivist and constructionist methods, from which themes typical of the object handling sessions were derived. Results: Themes emerging from detailed analysis of discourse involving clients (n = 82) and healthcare staff (n = 8) comprised: distraction and decreasing negative emotion; increasing vitality and participation; tactile stimulation; conversational and social skills; increasing a sense of identity; novel perspectives and thoughts; learning new things; enjoyment and positive emotion. Critical success factors included good session facilitation for mitigating insecurity, ward staff support and the use of authentic heritage objects. Conclusion: Museums and their collections can be a valuable addition to cultural and arts occupations, in particular for long-stay hospital clients. © The College of Occupational Therapists Ltd. |
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| Additionally, heritage objects were aesthetically pleasing in their colour, form and pattern while handmade items demonstrated the makers skills. . | The research found that the sensory nature of museum objects, combined with a positive narrative, enhanced feelings of confidence, vitality, participation, identity, enjoyment and wellbeing. . | Sessions visibly calmed anxiety and, in some cases, increased levels of enjoyment in depressed patients. . | Many wellbeing outcomes derived from increased levels of conversation, and from improved social skills developed through discussion about museum objects. . | This research employed museum object handling to enhance health and wellbeing, with the aim of examining the impact of the sessions on emotions, feelings and life experiences, as encouraged through tactile interaction with museum objects. . | In line with Symonss et als (2011) research, involving participants with neurological conditions undergoing rehabilitation using art materials, engagement with museum objects helped to increase enjoyment and positive emotion for around two-thirds of the clients in this study. . | Similarly, discussing and handling museum objects with others, and contributing associated personal knowledge or life experiences, could help endorse a sense of achievement and increased confidence in participants, in addition to positive emotions such as self esteem. . | Museums are increasingly using collections as a bridge to wellbeing, social inclusion and learning, often taking objects beyond the museum site itself into communities. . | The use of creative arts as a therapeutic medium in mental health services is well established. . | The ensuing sense of achievement and confidence could help to moderate depressive symptoms. . | Outcomes indicated that art contributed to recovery by helping clients both to regain confidence and to meet individual goals. . | Qualitative analysis considered the ways in which improvements in reported wellbeing, health, social and physical functioning resulting from the sessions might have occurred. . | Stickleys (2010) narrative inquiry into arts participation suggested that outcomes might include making new friends and experiencing peer support; although it was unsurprising to find higher levels of social interaction in our study, this outcome was notably important in ameliorating feelings of social isolation brought about by mental illness. . | Arts and crafts have a long history in professional practice but learning about ones own and other peoples heritage and culture is subtly different. . | Conclusion: Museums and their collections can be a valuable addition to cultural and arts occupations, in particular for long-stay hospital clients. . | The sessions also provided opportunities for learning and discussion about the history and use of these objects. . |
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