Vaajoki A, Turjamaa R, Lakka T, Mäkinen E, Välimäki T. A participatory arts programme – Shared experience for family caregivers and care recipients.
Nurs Open 2022;
10:3011-3017. [PMID:
36504364 PMCID:
PMC10077393 DOI:
10.1002/nop2.1547]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
AIM
This study aimed to describe family caregivers of older people's experiences of participatory art interventions, including music, dance and visual arts.
DESIGN
A descriptive qualitative study.
METHODS
Thematic interviews were conducted with 12 family caregivers. Qualitative data were analysed with thematic analysis.
RESULTS
The results illustrated the meaning of art groups, which included a shared feeling of togetherness, empowering and activating peer support and a sense of communality. Art groups also represented a hobby, enhancing caregivers' social and mental well-being. The art groups could be described as an art-driven, participatory shared experience. Participatory arts are noteworthy contributors to the well-being of family caregivers and care recipients, especially from peer support and communality. Further research is needed to find out about participants' preferred art-based activities and their impact on their well-being. No patient or public contribution because of inflexibility in the timing of engagement.
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