Evaluation of the effect of an arteterapy program applied to persons with Alzhemimer disease or other sense dementities

  • Pilar M. Domínguez-Toscano Universidad de Huelva
  • Juan R. Román-Benticuaga Universidad de Huelva
  • M. del Aire Montero-Domínguez
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/ARIS.55013
Keywords: Art therapy, seniors, Alzheimer’s disease, senile dementia, depression

Abstract

Is presented an experimental study with control group, mixed methodology (quantitative and qualitative) that evaluates a program of art therapy for older people with Alzheimer’s or other senile dementias.

After 4 months of intervention, plus a second phase of 16 months subject to follow-up cognitive assessment, the results are: using T-test for two independent samples, with a confidence level of 0.95 (α = .05), 26 gl, on cognitive development tests (MMSE) find a comparative improvement in the intervention group at follow-up evaluation (-3.25), no significant improvement after the first phase of intervention (-0.73). Post contrast depression measures obtained with the BDI-II results in a T = -3.47, significant value. The measures of functional status and quality of life, obtained by COOP / WONCA (9 stops), cast as a result: no significant changes were seen in two scales; moderate but significant improvement in 4 scales; art therapy group intervened has obtained a significant improvement in high Feelings (T = -3.22) and Social Activities (-5.05). T calculation for dependent samples (experimental) is added in two measures (pre and post) or three (pre, post and follow up in Cognitive Status). A comparison of measures contrasts is added in the control group, also using the T statistic for dependent samples.

Qualitative assessment for direct observation and semi-structured interviews are used. Regarding selfesteem, emotional, motivational, attitudinal and strengthening interpersonal relationships, the results show increases in participants in the program.

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Pilar M. Domínguez-Toscano, Universidad de Huelva
Dra. en Bellas Artes, psicóloga,profesora titular de la Universidad de Huelva, Dpto. de Didácticas Integradas
Juan R. Román-Benticuaga, Universidad de Huelva
Licenciado en Periodismo, diplomado en Maestro, máster de Arteterapia, título propio de la Universidad de Huelva. Profesor Asociado de la Universidad de Huelva. Dpto. de Didácticas Integradas
M. del Aire Montero-Domínguez
Graduada en Comuncación Audiovisual. Máster oficial de Arteterapia por la Universidades Complutense y Autónoma de Madrid, y Valladolid.
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Published
2017-05-29
How to Cite
Domínguez-Toscano P. M., Román-Benticuaga J. R. y Montero-Domínguez M. d. A. (2017). Evaluation of the effect of an arteterapy program applied to persons with Alzhemimer disease or other sense dementities. Arte, Individuo y Sociedad, 29(Esp.), 255-278. https://doi.org/10.5209/ARIS.55013
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Vol. 29 No. Esp. (2017): Arte y demencia
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Monograph

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