Art Therapy in Patients with Terminal Cancer and Their Families: A Multiple Case Study

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Purpose: The study explored the meaning of experiences within a family art therapy process among terminal cancer patients and their families. Methods: Ten participants, including four terminal cancer patients currently admitted to the hospice ward at an inpatient hospice facility in S City and four caregiving family members, engaged in four cycles of family art therapy sessions. The sessions were conducted weekly or bi-weekly, and each lasted approximately 50 minutes. Results: Nine cross-case themes emerged: “feeling unfamiliar and intimidated by the idea of expressing my thoughts through art,” “trying to accept the present and positively overcome sadness,” “expressing hope through emotional bonds during the process of parting,” “conveying and preserving personal and family beliefs,” “feeling upset about family imbalances caused by deteriorating health,” “valuing togetherness and striving for stability amidst the current challenges,” “art as a medium of empowerment for patients and facilitator of family conversations, even amidst difficulties,” “sharing a range of emotions—not just joy, but concerns and sorrow—through art,” and “gratitude for art’ s role in improving family communication and connection through artwork. Conclusion: The findings of this study lead to several conclusions. First, patients and their families faced psychological challenges when confronted with impending death, yet they strove to remain optimistic by seeking meaning in their struggles. Second, families practiced open and expressive communication, sharing a spectrum of complex emotions with one another. Third, even as the patient’s condition worsened, resulting in family fatigue, their support and cohesion strengthened.

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