Group painting therapy for children and adolescents with bone tumors: a quasi-experimental trial evaluating anxiety, depression, post-traumatic growth, and health-related quality of life - Takeaways - MDSpire

Group painting therapy for children and adolescents with bone tumors: a quasi-experimental trial evaluating anxiety, depression, post-traumatic growth, and health-related quality of life

  • By

  • Jinqian Han

  • Mei Chan Chong

  • Wan Ling Lee

  • Enshe Jiang

  • Weizheng Zhang

  • June 12, 2026

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    Children with malignant bone tumors often experience significant psychological distress, including anxiety and depression.

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    This study evaluated the effects of an eight-week structured group painting therapy on psychological outcomes in pediatric patients.

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    The intervention group showed greater reductions in anxiety and depressive symptoms compared to the control group.

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    Improvements were noted in emotional functioning, social communication, and personal strength among participants receiving painting therapy.

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    No significant differences were found between groups regarding physical symptom domains like pain and nausea.

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Group painting therapy for children and adolescents with bone tumors: a quasi-experimental trial evaluating anxiety, depression, post-traumatic growth, and health-related quality of life

  • by Jinqian Han, Mei Chan Chong, Wan Ling Lee, Enshe Jiang, Weizheng Zhang

  • June 12, 2026

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