title: A qualitative study of blood and marrow transplant patient experiences participating in art making and music listening.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To explore patient experiences of engaging in art making or music listening while receiving treatment in a blood and marrow transplant clinic.
  
  
  METHODS
  Researchers recruited 25 individuals receiving blood and marrow transplant (BMT) treatment, 12 men and 13 women aged 22 to 74, from a Midwestern outpatient BMT clinic. Participants engaged in a painting activity or listened to music on an iPad using an internet music application for one hour. Researchers interviewed participants after the one-hour activity to gain insight into participants' perceptions of the art making or music listening experience. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and independently coded by members of the research team. Researchers met on several occasions to analyse codes and agree on emerging themes.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Nine themes emerged from the data including, Engaging in Activity, Art and Music in Daily Life, Expression, Engaging with Equipment, Novelty, BMT Process, Activity Process, Social Support, and Living Situation. Participants enjoyed art making and music listening and found the activities beneficial during treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Participants benefited from art making and music listening because these activities increased the variety of options available during treatment, allowed for self-expression, and could be done alone or with caregivers.
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas Medical Center, United States. Electronic address: lmische-lawson@kumc.edu.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mische Lawson
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas Medical Center, United States. Electronic address: lindsayjwedan@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Lindsay
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wedan
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas Medical Center, United States. Electronic address: morganstock234@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Morgan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stock
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas Medical Center, United States. Electronic address: cglennon@kumc.edu.
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Glennon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001154:Art; D001803:Blood Transfusion / Q000523:psychology*; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009146:Music; D057240:Patient Preference; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012944:Social Support; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Art making; Blood and marrow transplant; Complementary therapy; Music listening; Recreational therapy; Symptom management