'Art Lift' intervention to improve mental well-being: An observational study from UK general practice

Diane M. Crone*, Elaine E. O'Connell, Philip Tyson, Frances Clark-Stone, Simon Opher, David V. B. James

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Abstract

Arts for health interventions are emerging as an alternative option to medical management of mental health problems and well-being. This study investigated process and outcomes of an art intervention on patients referred by primary care professionals, including associations between patient characteristics (e.g. sex), progress through the intervention (e.g. attendance), and changes in mental well-being. Referral criteria included people with anxiety, depression, or stress; low self-esteem, confidence, or overall well-being; and chronic illness or pain. The study took place in UK-based general practitioner practices, with a total of 202 patients referred to a 10-week intervention. Patient sociodemographic information was recorded at baseline, and patient progress assessed throughout the intervention. Significant improvement in well-being was revealed for the 7-item (t=6.049, d.f.=83, P

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)279-286
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Volume22
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2013

Keywords

  • Attendance
  • Completion
  • Mental health
  • Primary care
  • Referral
  • Uptake
  • Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale

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