RT Journal Article
T1 Art museums as a source of well-being for people with dementia. An experience in the Prado Museum
A1 Belver, Manuel
A1 Ullán, Ana
A1 Ávila Valdés, Noemí
A1 Hernández Ullán, Clara
A1 Moreno Sáez, María Del Carmen
AB Background: Several studies have revealed the positive effects that cultural activities may have on people with dementia (PWD). The goal of this study was to describe the design, development and evaluation of a programme of artistic education activities for these people based on visits to the Prado Museum.Methods: 12 people participated for two months in a program of artistic activities consisting of visits to the Prado. To determine the participants’ response to the programme, information was gathered through participant observation.Results: During the development of the program, the participant’s reactions of interest, engagement and satisfaction, as well as a positive effect on mood and social relations, were observed.Conclusion: The cognitive difficulties did not deter them from participating in the program, which had positive effects on the participants. It was concluded that the museum can be an important resource for the promotion of PWDs’ well-being and social inclusion.
SN 1753-3015
YR 2017
FD 2017
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/99648
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/99648
LA eng
NO Belver, Manuel H., et al. «Art Museums as a Source of Well-Being for People with Dementia: An Experience in the Prado Museum». Arts & Health, septiembre de 2017, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2017.1381131.
DS Docta Complutense
RD 10 abr 2025