Article: [Nursing Experience Using Art Therapy to Help Women With Breast Cancer Face Changes in Body Image].
Hu li za zhi The journal of nursing
2024 Volume 71, Issue 1, Page(s) 105–113
Abstract: The subject in this study was a female professional painter who underwent bilateral mastectomy because of bilateral breast cancer, experienced postoperative wound scarring, and developed alopecia due to the side effects of chemotherapy, which caused the ... ...
Abstract | The subject in this study was a female professional painter who underwent bilateral mastectomy because of bilateral breast cancer, experienced postoperative wound scarring, and developed alopecia due to the side effects of chemotherapy, which caused the patient to lose body image confidence and the motivation to engage in artistic creativity. The patient had shed tears early in the intervention and complained of difficulties with body image adjustment due to her altered appearance. Mastectomy patients must not only undergo drug treatment but also adjust psychologically to body image changes to decrease negative emotions. This was the author's motivation for involvement in this case. The nursing period was from 23 September to 30 December 2021. Physical, mental, spiritual, social, and family data were collected using observations and interviews. These data were evaluated and the main problems were determined to be disturbed body image related to altered body perception post-surgery, alopecia caused by chemotherapy, impaired physical mobility due to upper limb mobility limitations post-surgery, and nausea due to chemotherapy. The patient was encouraged to paint again and to use artistic creativity to comfort herself. Moreover, she was guided to express her innermost thoughts to face the impact of her changes in appearance. In addition, a care consultation channel was provided to facilitate experience sharing with other breast cancer patients, thus assisting the patient to cope with the mental impact of her treatments and face subsequent cancer treatments with a more positive attitude. Art therapy embraces a diverse variety of methods, including drawing and music. Art therapy is a valuable tool that facilitates both physical and mental healing. Based on this experience, nurses should include patients' close relatives when performing art therapy to facilitate shared care to overcome difficulties. We hope this nursing experience provides a practical reference for nurses. |
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MeSH term(s) | Female ; Humans ; Breast Neoplasms ; Art Therapy ; Body Image ; Mastectomy ; Alopecia |
Language | Chinese |
Publishing date | 2024-01-22 |
Publishing country | China (Republic : 1949- ) |
Document type | English Abstract ; Journal Article |
ISSN | 0047-262X |
ISSN | 0047-262X |
DOI | 10.6224/JN.202402_71(1).13 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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