The Impact of Painting Therapy on Alleviating Anxiety and Enhancing Emotional Expression in Alzheimers Patients
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Patients with Alzheimer disorders tend to develop nervousness and emotional difficulties that influence their quality of life and worsen the symptoms of cognitive impairment. Traditional medicines are necessary, but they do not usually help to deal with the mood disturbances associated with anxiety. The non-pharmacological interventions especially the use of creativity using paints has been promising as support therapy in the recent past. This paper examines the possibilities of painting therapy in the treatment of anxiety issues and emotional maximization of patients with Alzheimer. A seven week structured painting therapy process was carried out ranging over 50 minutes weekly over seven weeks to give a secure opportunity to express emotions. The results indicate that painting activities helped the participants to re-experience the memories, emotion and self awareness which are some of the contributing factors to their emotional strength and interest. Notwithstanding, other limitations like the small sample size and the use of subjective assessments make it clear that more research that use larger sample size and quantitative methods is necessary. Further research and investigation can compare the impact of different art therapeutic processes, like music or dance, to have a better insight into their possible use in dementia care and cognitive maintenance.
Author: Jingyi Lin
Institution: Central Academy of Fine Arts
Language: English
Subfield: Conservation
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405332921