Authors (including presenting author) :
Fong SL(1), Chiu LS(2), Chan WS(1), Tsang TT(1)
Affiliation :
(1) Department of Surgery, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, (2) Department of Mixed Ward, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital
Introduction :
Preoperative anxiety and stress negatively impact patients' psychological well-being and activate sympathetic responses. Reducing these emotions and enhancing positive ones improves patients’ clinical outcomes. Pastel Nagomi Art, a Japanese form of healing art, promotes relaxation and soothes emotions. This study aims to explore its effect on the psychological well-being of preoperative patients.
Objectives :
To explore the healing effect of Pastel Nagomi Art on the psychological well-being of preoperative patients.
Methodology :
This pilot study adapted parts of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) to measure patients’ depression, anxiety, and stress pre- and postoperatively. Total twenty surgical ward patients scheduled for general anesthesia (GA) surgery were recruited via convenience sampling. The adapted DASS-21 questionnaire was assessed on the preoperative day (T0) and postoperative day (T1). After the DASS-21 assessment, participants will receive a Pastel Nagomi Art painting and a message card at T0. Nursing staff introduced the painting and offered blessings to them. Participants were encouraged to read the message card and relax their mind. All participants’ satisfaction and comments were collected before discharge.
Result & Outcome :
The baseline preoperative DASS-21 assessments of the 20 participants showed a mean Stress Score of 17.7 (Extremely Severe), mean Anxiety Score of 4.0 (Mild), and mean Depression Score of 4.3 (Mild). After the introduction of Nagomi Art painting to the participants, the adapted DASS-21 scores at T1 showed significant reductions. The mean Stress Score decreased to 10.9 (Moderate); the mean Anxiety Score decreased to 2.5 (Normal); and the mean Depression Score has decreased to 2.3 (Normal). 90% of participants noted reductions in stress, anxiety, and depression. 100% agreed the painting soothed their negative emotions and made them feel calm and relaxed. 100% felt the message card conveyed heartwarming messages and positive thinking. Overall satisfaction was 95.6%, with one participant expressing gratitude for the Nagomi Art painting during hospitalization.
In conclusion, Pastel Nagomi Art has a healing effect on preoperative patients, enhancing their psychological well-being and increasing satisfaction during hospitalization in an acute surgical ward.
