Art Therapy On Anxiety and Depression In Post-stroke Patients : Literature Review

  • Agustina C. B. Mare Diponegoro University, Semarang
  • Dwi Pudjonarko Diponegoro University, Semarang
  • Untung Sujianto Diponegoro University, Semarang
Keywords: art therapy, anxiety, depression, stroke

Abstract

Background: Anxiety and depression are common psychological problems experienced by post-stroke patients. 1 in 3 post-stroke patients will experience anxiety in the first year of stroke diagnosis. Anxiety that is not handled properly can lead to depression. Post-stroke depression is experienced by about one third of stroke patients and the highest frequency occurs in the first year after stroke. Post-stroke depression can increase the risk of recurring strokes, worsening quality of life and functional status, and even increase the risk of post-stroke death. Art therapy can be used for therapeutic benefits to explore client feelings, reconcile emotional conflict, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addiction, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem. Objective: To review the type of art therapy and its effect on anxiety and depression in post-stroke patients. Method: A literature review with article search using EBSCOhost, CINAHL, MEDLINE, science direct and google scholar databases. The keywords used are art therapy, anxiety, depression, stroke. Results: Literatures that fit the inclusion and exclusion criteria are 5 articles. There are 5 studies with various research designs, thats are the randomized controlled trial design, pilot study, case study, qualitative study, and review. Years of articles range from 2000-2016. Intervention art therapy that can be done on stroke patients in the hospital setting is creative art therapy, the service of reading, drawing, painting, forming clay, and taking photographs. Art therapy has an effect on reducing anxiety and depression in post-stroke patients in hospitals. Conclusion: Art therapy can be used as one of the nursing interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in post-stroke patients in hospitals

Author Biographies

Agustina C. B. Mare, Diponegoro University, Semarang

Master of Nursing Students, Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia

Dwi Pudjonarko, Diponegoro University, Semarang

Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia

Untung Sujianto, Diponegoro University, Semarang

Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia