A creative arts intervention for children with diabetes. Part 2: evaluation.
In Part 1 of this article (published in the October 2008 issue), we discussed the importance of using creative arts skits as an expressive technique for children with Type 1, or juvenile, diabetes. This creative arts intervention offers children the opportunity to decipher emotional difficulties through symbolic play in a secure atmosphere. Analysis of feelings following the skits encourages children to share concerns about their illnesses as well as self-concept issues. In Part 2, we use the case study method to demonstrate the benefits of creative arts skits for children with diabetes.
Basso
Robert V J
RV
Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. rbasso@wlu.ca
Pelech
William James
WJ
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D003405:Creativity; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006167:Guilt; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011577:Psychodrama / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002666:Psychology, Child; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D012752:Shame