M F Hsu1, C Wang2, S J Tzou3, T C Pan4, P L Tang5. 1. Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital-Pingtung Branch, 1, Anping Lane 1. Jausheng Rd., Neipu Shiang, Pingtung, 91245, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Meiho University, 23, Pingguang Rd., Neipu, Pingtung, Taiwan. 2. Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, 386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist., Kaohsiung City, 813414, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, 452, Huanqiu Rd. Luzhu Dist., Kaohsiung City, 82144, Taiwan. 3. Center of Teaching and Researching, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, 2, Zhongzheng 1st Rd., Lingya Dist., Kaohsiung City, 80284, Taiwan; Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, 70, Lien-hai Rd., Kaohsiung City, 80424, Taiwan. 4. Research Center of Medical Informatics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, 386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist., Kaohsiung City, 813414, Taiwan. 5. Research Center of Medical Informatics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, 386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist., Kaohsiung City, 813414, Taiwan; Department of Health-Business Administration, Fooyin University, 151, Jinxue Rd., Kaohsiung City, 83102, Taiwan; College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Kaohsiung City, 80708, Taiwan. Electronic address: pltang728@gmail.com.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Workplace health promotion activities have a positive effect on emotions. Zentangle art relaxes the body and mind through the process of concentrating while painting, achieving a healing effect. This study aimed to promote the physical and mental health of rural healthcare workers through Zentangle art-based intervention. STUDY DESIGN: This was a quasi-experimental pilot study. METHODS: A Zentangle art workshop was held from November 2019 to July 2020. A total of 40 healthcare workers were recruited. The participants were asked to provide baseline data, and the Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS-5), work stress management effectiveness self-rating scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and Workplace Spirituality Scale (WSS) were administered before and after the workshop. SPSS 22.0 statistical package software was used to conduct the data analysis. RESULTS: The median age (interquartile range [IQR]) was 32.00 years (23.00-41.75 years). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed that the median (IQR) BSRS-5 postintervention score was 4.0 (1.25-5.0), which was lower than the preintervention score (P = 0.004). The postintervention score for the work stress management effectiveness self-rating scale was 36.5 (31.0-40.0), which was also lower than the preintervention score (P = 0.009). A higher score for the GSES or WSS indicated improvements in stress management and self-efficacy. The GSES postintervention score 25.00 (21.0-30.75) was significantly higher than the preintervention score (P = 0.010), and the WSS postintervention score 104.0 (88.0-111.75) was significantly higher than the preintervention score (P = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: The study provides evidence that painting therapy can effectively relieve stress, reduce workplace stress and frustration, enhance self-efficacy, and increase commitment to work among healthcare workers, thus improving their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Zentangle art provides employees with multiple channels for expressing their emotions and can improve the physical and mental health of healthcare workers in the workplace. It is beneficial and cost-effective and can serve as a benchmark for peer learning.
OBJECTIVES: Workplace health promotion activities have a positive effect on emotions. Zentangle art relaxes the body and mind through the process of concentrating while painting, achieving a healing effect. This study aimed to promote the physical and mental health of rural healthcare workers through Zentangle art-based intervention. STUDY DESIGN: This was a quasi-experimental pilot study. METHODS: A Zentangle art workshop was held from November 2019 to July 2020. A total of 40 healthcare workers were recruited. The participants were asked to provide baseline data, and the Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS-5), work stress management effectiveness self-rating scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and Workplace Spirituality Scale (WSS) were administered before and after the workshop. SPSS 22.0 statistical package software was used to conduct the data analysis. RESULTS: The median age (interquartile range [IQR]) was 32.00 years (23.00-41.75 years). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed that the median (IQR) BSRS-5 postintervention score was 4.0 (1.25-5.0), which was lower than the preintervention score (P = 0.004). The postintervention score for the work stress management effectiveness self-rating scale was 36.5 (31.0-40.0), which was also lower than the preintervention score (P = 0.009). A higher score for the GSES or WSS indicated improvements in stress management and self-efficacy. The GSES postintervention score 25.00 (21.0-30.75) was significantly higher than the preintervention score (P = 0.010), and the WSS postintervention score 104.0 (88.0-111.75) was significantly higher than the preintervention score (P = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: The study provides evidence that painting therapy can effectively relieve stress, reduce workplace stress and frustration, enhance self-efficacy, and increase commitment to work among healthcare workers, thus improving their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Zentangle art provides employees with multiple channels for expressing their emotions and can improve the physical and mental health of healthcare workers in the workplace. It is beneficial and cost-effective and can serve as a benchmark for peer learning.
Authors: Shirley Man-Man Sit; Ellen Ng; Hilary Pui-Yee Ho; Peony Cheuk-Yeuk Wong; Man-Ping Wang; Sai-Yin Ho; Tai-Hing Lam; Agnes Yuen-Kwan Lai Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-09-01 Impact factor: 4.614