Research

Visual art in hospitals: case studies and review of the evidence

Lankston, et al
J R Soc Med
1 December 2010 vol. 103 no. 12 490-499

Summary

In 2006 a Department of Health Working Group on Arts and Health reported that the arts have ‘a clear contribution to make and offer major opportunities in the delivery of better health, wellbeing and improved experience for patients, service...

The Benefits of Nature in Hospitals

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Can Nature Images Reduce Pain in Patients?

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