Over the last eight years there has been a growth of interest in the potential value of participation in singing groups for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CODP) and other respiratory illnesses. This is shown by the increasing number of singing for breathing groups established across the UK over this period.
A white paper showing how arts interventions can contribute to positive clinical, experiential, and holistic outcomes.
A literature review on arts in medicine. Illuminates the role artists and arts organizations can play in healthcare settings.
This paper presents research findings that help to understand how museum programs created opportunities to enhance wellbeing and health, and changed experiences of social isolation in older adults.
The Ontario government is providing more than $1 million in additional annual funding specifically targeted at improving access to core and specialized mental health and addictions services for children and youth in Northwestern Ontario.
This review explores recent research on arts-based programs and arts therapies.The review focuses on the following three populations: 1) at-risk youths, 2) justice-involved youths, and 3) traumatized youths.
Heart House Hospice (HHH) initiated our health and wellness program in 2015 with a grant from Baxter International.That grant provided us with the preliminary data to apply to the Ontario Trillium for continued funding for this project.
Using digital storytelling to enhance patient care and medical/health professional education.
This report is a literature review and gap-analysis of recent research about the arts’ relationship to social-emotional benefits in early childhood.
This preliminary study sought evidence of the degree to which self-determination and locus of control might be valuable constructs to study in relation to fine arts participation in adults with complex developmental disabilities.