Date of Award
1-1-2007
Document Type
Thesis - ECU Access Only
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
School
School of Psychology and Social Science
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
Abstract
This thesis investigates the experiences of ten women diagnosed with ovarian cancer through their engagement In medical art therapy. The literature revealed few studies that examined the psycho-social experiences of women with ovarian cancer. No studies explored the use of art therapy as a tool to identifY the women's psycho-social needs. The purpose of this study was to contribute to an Improved understanding of women's emotional, relational and existential engagements with the ovarian cancer experience. Women's visual and textual stories provided expressive representations of their experiences and responses throughout the disease trajectory.
Recommended Citation
Petterson, A. S. (2007). Ovarian cancer and medical art therapy : drawing on experience. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/246