Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-191) and indexes.
Summary
Use of the arts in palliative care settings is a powerful and effective way of addressing the practical, psychological, social and spiritual issues faced by service users in end-of-life care. The Creative Arts in Palliative Care uncovers the possibilities for using the creative arts and provides guidance on how to implement arts projects successfully. Part 1 focuses on designing objectives for the creative arts in palliative care - such as self-fulfilment, social participation, diversion from pa.
Contents
Part I: Developing Creative Arts in Palliative Care -- Introduction : The creative arts in palliative care / Nigel Hartley and Malcolm Payne -- Managing creative arts and artists in healthcare settings / Nigel Hartley -- The palliative care community : using the arts in different settings / Nigel Hartley -- Exhibiting, promoting and funding the arts in healthcare settings / Nigel Hartley -- Research and audit in palliative care creative arts / Malcolm Payne -- -- Part II: Experiences of Creative Arts in Palliative Care -- -- Experiences of creative arts in palliative care : introduction to Part II / Malcolm Payne -- Pottery and painting / Lynn Harmer -- Craft work / Adrian Butchers -- Digital arts / Marion Tasker -- Art therapy / Samantha Dobbs -- Community arts / Virginia Hearth -- Beginning to work as a community artist in palliative care / Mick Sands -- Music therapy in the community / Tamsin Dives -- Music and music therapy at St Christopher's Hospice : an evaluation study / Abi Gill -- Conclusion / Malcolm Payne and Nigel Hartley.