Author ORCID Identifier
Semester
Summer
Date of Graduation
2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Type
PhD
College
School of Public Health
Department
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Committee Chair
Lesley Cottrell, Ph.D.
Committee Co-Chair
Danielle Davidov, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Danielle Davidov, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Christa Lilly, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Sara J. Landes, Ph.D.
Abstract
The study aimed to explore the feasibility and adaptation of the Art Therapy Mask Creation (ATMC) technique in select clinical and non-clinical settings for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Utilizing the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), qualitative interviews were conducted to assess barriers, facilitators, and feasibility of implementing the ATMC. Major findings included the ATMC’s adaptability across diverse settings, the flexibility and accessibility of art therapy as an intervention, and the significance of addressing emotional and psychological needs in individuals with TBIs. These insights contributed to understanding evolving healthcare practices, the role of technology, the importance of human connection, and the potential for creative interventions for TBIs in these settings. Key recommendations included providing adequate training for healthcare professionals involved in ATMC implementation. In future studies, we will implement and evaluate the ATMC in diverse healthcare settings and assess its effectiveness on patient outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Heck, Stephen John, "Developing and adapting an art therapy mask creation (ATMC) intervention for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) across select clinical and non-clinical settings" (2024). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 12601.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/12601