Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients

作者：Ander Erica E; Thomson Linda J M; Blair Kathryn; Noble Guy; Menon Usha; Lanceley Anne; Chatterjee Helen J^*

来源：British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2013, 76(5): 208-216.

DOI：10.4276/030802213X13679275042645

• Museum object
• wellbeing
• qualitative analysis

Introduction: The study investigated the impact of museum object handling sessions on hospital clients receiving occupational therapy in neurological rehabilitation and in an older adult acute inpatient mental health service.
Methods: The research used a qualitative approach based on objectivist and constructionist methods, from which themes typical of the object handling sessions were derived.
Results: Themes emerging from detailed analysis of discourse involving clients (n = 82) and healthcare staff (n = 8) comprised: distraction and decreasing negative emotion; increasing vitality and participation; tactile stimulation; conversational and social skills; increasing a sense of identity; novel perspectives and thoughts; learning new things; enjoyment and positive emotion. Critical success factors included good session facilitation for mitigating insecurity, ward staff support and the use of authentic heritage objects.
Conclusion: Museums and their collections can be a valuable addition to cultural and arts occupations, in particular for long-stay hospital clients.

• 出版日期2013-5