Effectiveness of Arts For Life programming

Combating negative effects of hospitalization in children

Bibliographic Data

ID12917033
AuthorsHeather Nicole Styles-Turbyfill (Mars Hill University, corresponding author), Annie G Rogers (0000-0002-9607-2812, Arts For Life), Rachel Zink (Arts For Life), Jonna Kwiatkowski (Mars Hill University)
Year2016
Volume9
Issue2
Pages186-198
Publication date2016-09-07
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueArts & Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1753-3015 • E-ISSN: 1753-3023
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17533015.2016.1223708
OpenAlexW2507860452
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited23

Background: This paper explores previous research on art programming used within medical settings and program evaluations in this field. This paper will also describe a recently conducted research study evaluating the Arts For Life organization who sought out this research partnership in order to evaluate their standing with their programing goals.Methods: Collaboration between Arts For Life and Mars Hill University was established and a survey was developed in order to evaluate Arts For Life programming. Surveys were distributed and collected at the four Arts For Life stations. A total of 115 surveys were successfully completed and analyzed.Results: Resulted in positive responses supporting current Arts For Life programming.Conclusions: Arts For Life is viewed as providing a positive effect in the facilities where it is stationed. This research collaboration can likewise be used as a model for future partnerships between nonprofit organizations and undergraduate programs

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