Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients
Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients
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DOI：
10.4276/030802213x13679275042645
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发表时间：
2013-05-01
影响因子：
1.3
通讯作者：
Chatterjee, Helen J.
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作者：
Ander, Erica E.;Thomson, Linda J. M.;Chatterjee, Helen J.
Introduction: 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.
