Creative-Artistic Activities that Can Help Drivers with Disabilities Develop Fine Manipulation and Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores how creative-artistic activities can support drivers with disabilities by enhancing fine motor skills and promoting emotional well-being. Beyond traditional rehabilitation exercises, engaging in arts-based practices such as paint-by-numbers and glass jewellery making offers a meaningful and enjoyable way to develop fine manipulation. These activities not only require precision and control, which are essential for safe vehicle handling, but also foster relaxation and reduce stress and anxiety through focused, meditative engagement. The paper highlights how paint-by-numbers can improve visual-motor coordination and provide a structured sense of achievement, while glass jewellery making enhances tactile sensitivity and hand strength through detailed craftsmanship. Both activities allow participants to express themselves creatively, which contributes to mental health preservation and a stronger sense of self-efficacy.
Source: OxIPO
Author: Adrienn Oravecz
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411878665