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Art therapy in mental health

Abstract

This presentation will describe undergraduate student nurses' perceptions of art therapy in mental health settings. The impact of art therapy upon therapeutic communication processes with mental health patients and subsequent professional growth of student nurses is emphasized. Applications of this study for clinical practice, nursing education and research are offered.

Authors

Robyn A. Rice

Author Details

Robyn Rice, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, Online MSN Program, Chamberlain University, National Headquarters, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Phi Pi

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Mental Health Settings, Student Nurses, Therapeutic Communication, Student Nurses

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Undergraduate student nurses' perceptions of art therapy in mental health settings

Washington, DC, USA

This presentation will describe undergraduate student nurses' perceptions of art therapy in mental health settings. The impact of art therapy upon therapeutic communication processes with mental health patients and subsequent professional growth of student nurses is emphasized. Applications of this study for clinical practice, nursing education and research are offered.