Abstract

Expressive art (EA) is utilized to calm and balance the mind, body, and spirit through enhanced relaxation. Stress is a common psychological factor that affects physiological factors in nursing students. This secondary analysis explored the effects of expressive art therapy on stress levels and biophysical markers of BSN students.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Jessica N. Myers, BSN, JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, Lamar University, Nederland, Texas, USA; Cynthia M. Pipkins, PhD, JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Kappa

Lead Author Affiliation

Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Biophysical Markers, Expressive Art, Perceived Stress Levels

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Expressive art and stress levels in baccalaureate nursing students: A secondary analysis study

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Expressive art (EA) is utilized to calm and balance the mind, body, and spirit through enhanced relaxation. Stress is a common psychological factor that affects physiological factors in nursing students. This secondary analysis explored the effects of expressive art therapy on stress levels and biophysical markers of BSN students.