Naslov
Complementary and Art-Therapies as a Supportive Approach in Gerontology and Geriatrics

Autori
Martinec, Renata

Izvornik
Gerontology & Geriatrics Studies (2578-0093) 3 (2018), 1; 1-4

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Art-therapies ; Gerontology ; Geriatrics

Sažetak
Aging can cause different functional, physical, psychological and social implications, and therefore there is a need of eliminating or alleviating the existing negative symptoms. In that context, the use of complementary and art-therapies can also be considered as supportive approaches in therapy and rehabilitation of the elderly. Regarding to results, these therapies could contribute to development of holistic and multidisciplinary approaches in accordance with actual paradigms that are present in the field of maintaining human health and psychological well-being. But also, process of integration of different disciplines demand an additional effort regarding to further investigation of optimal models of intervention harmonized with the psychophysical, social and spiritual needs of the individual.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijske znanosti, Integrativna bioetika (prirodne, tehničke, biomedicina i zdravstvo, biotehničke, društvene, humanističke znanosti)

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