Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding Usage of Art Therapy in Mental Health

Developing communication skills and therapeutic relationships are key components in baccalaureate nursing education. These skills and techniques are emphasized within mental health courses as nursing student interactions are viewed as key interventions to foster patient coping, stabilization, and recovery. However, patients with mental illness are not an easy population to communicate with regarding their stress levels and disease processes. This situation is magnified for nursing students who are still learning ways to dialogue with mental health patients and possibly being fearful of saying
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research