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Effects Of Dance/Movement Therapy On Pediatric Oncology Patients, Kaitlin Callorina
Effects Of Dance/Movement Therapy On Pediatric Oncology Patients, Kaitlin Callorina
Nursing | Senior Theses
Pediatric nursing specializes in caring for patients from birth through adolescence; therefore, pediatric nursing can be spiritually challenging but rewarding. This thesis will explore the questions:
- Does dance/movement therapy have the potential to improve the quality of life for children who are diagnosed with cancer?
- How does dance/movement therapy change the quality of life in pediatric cancer patients throughout their diagnosis and treatment?
To aid in answering these questions, this thesis will examine various research articles related to dance/movement therapy and other creative arts therapy as complementary medicine and integrating the activity into nursing care. Children who are diagnosed and …