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A Conceptual Framework for Approaches to Art Therapy Research in Paediatric Hematology/Oncology Settings
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A Conceptual Framework for Approaches to Art Therapy Research in Paediatric Hematology/Oncology Settings

Girija Kaimal, Tracy Councill, Kristin Ramsey, Carrie Cottone and Kathryn Snyder
Canadian Art Therapy Association journal, v 32(2), pp 95-103
03 Jul 2019
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https://doi.org/10.1080/08322473.2019.1672453View
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Abstract

In this viewpoint paper, we present a conceptual framework for research on art therapy with children/adolescents diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders, their families, and healthcare providers. The framework was developed based on the authors' extensive clinical experience with the pediatric hematology/oncology population, observations of mechanisms of change through the art therapy process, current literature based on the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual effects of art therapy with the pediatric hematology/oncology population, and identified gaps in research. The purpose of the conceptual framework, referred to as pediatric care and art therapy study (P-CATs) is to serve as a guide for future research studies and to further understand how art therapy serves the pediatric hematology/oncology population, their families, and healthcare providers.

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