With art programs becoming more prominent in medical environments, this research seeks to investigate the way art materials are
being used and perceived in these settings. Through observation of one pediatric unit and information collected from parents and nurses at
this location, this qualitative evaluation aims to promote the ways in which art practices are benefiting children within hospital
environments, while also considering the effect art materials may have on health professionals’ ability to perform primary medical
responsibilities. Through an analysis of the data collected through observation and surveys, this research proposes the need for four
guidelines for the use of art materials in pediatric medical settings: 1) giving children options rather than beginning with specific
directives, 2) providing options for the location of the use of art materials, 3) investing in traditional art materials rather than
digital for this population, and 4) creating plans to inform patients of their opportunities to participate in art. These principles
consider the combined needs of the patients, families, structure of the hospital, and nurses to inform the development of future art
practices within pediatric medical settings. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Art Education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the degree of Master of Science. / Fall Semester 2016. / November 8, 2016. / art materials, arts in health, art therapy, healing arts, medical, pediatrics / Includes bibliographical references. / Theresa Van Lith, Professor Directing Thesis; David Gussak, Committee Member; Marcia Rosal,
Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_405642 |
| Contributors | Weedo, Mary Nicole (authoraut), Van Lith, Theresa (professor directing thesis), Gussak, David (committee member), Rosal, Marcia, 1951-- (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Fine Arts (degree granting college), Department of Art Education (degree granting departmentdgg) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource (85 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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