Our aim is to study the effect of art therapy for people with PSP, with a focus on alleviating the symptoms associated with PSP, enhancing the overall quality of life for patients, and reducing caregiver stress. Overall, through our collaborative efforts on this study, we hope to unlock the benefits of art therapy for this vulnerable patient population, ultimately improving their overall well-being and enhancing their quality of life.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is typically manifested by a multitude of distressing symptoms, including bradyphrenia and bradykinesia, speech dyspraxia, visual problems, and postural instability with high risk of falls. These symptoms not only inflict physical hardships on patients but also have profound emotional and psychological implications. Thus, a decline in self-esteem, a reduction in the quality of life, and heightened stress for caregivers is remarkable. In recent years, art therapy has garnered attention as a potentially effective intervention for individuals grappling with neurodegenerative disorders. Art therapy encompasses a wide array of activities that promote cognitive and motor skills, including shape recognition, motion perception, sensory-motor integration, abstraction, and eye-hand coordination. As a result, it holds promise as a therapeutic tool for addressing the intricate challenges faced by PSP people. Although art therapy has demonstrated positive outcomes in enhancing visual cognitive skills, refining visual exploration strategies, and bolstering general motor function in Parkinson's disease, its potential in the context of PSP remains largely unexplored. Given the unique symptomatology and emotional toll of PSP, patients suffering from this condition stand to benefit significantly from the healing and therapeutic effects of art therapy. In light of these considerations, our proposal aims to bridge this knowledge gap by implementing and rigorously studying the impact of art therapy on PSP patients. Our aim is to investigate the effect of art therapy for people with PSP, with a focus on alleviating the symptoms associated with PSP, enhancing the overall quality of life for patients, and reducing caregiver stress. Overall, through our collaborative efforts on this study, we hope to unlock the benefits of art therapy for this vulnerable patient population, ultimately improving their overall well-being and enhancing their quality of life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Art therapy at Art Therapy Studio, a well-established recommended art therapy leader since 1967 with extensive experience in virtual therapy for patients with medical needs. Cheryl Pete, MA ATR-BC, a board-certified art therapist and the Clinical Director will complete the art therapy sessions. The art therapy will be a 1-hour sessions, once a week for a total of 8 weeks (or 8 sessions). Cheryl Pete's role will solely involve providing a service. Chery will complete the Art Therapy according to her standard practices. Cheryl's Art Therapy will not be altered in any way as a part of this research study. Cheryl will not collect any research data. As research participants are referred to Cheryl for the Art Therapy, the research participant's name and contact information will be shared.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
PSP-QoL (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Qualify of Life Scale)
Self-reported quality of life rating scale comprising of 28 items in six categories: daily activities (by history), behavior, bulbar, ocular motor, limb motor and gait/midline. Scores range from 0 to 100, each item graded 0-2 (six items) or 0-4 (22 items). The lower the total score the better the quality of life.
Time frame: 8-10 weeks
PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)
Self-reported depression rating scale comprising of 9 items. The lower the total score means that depression is absent or minimal.
Time frame: 8-10 weeks
NPI (Neuropsychiatric Inventory)
Scale that is completed by the caregiver. The scale is comprised of 12 items and will evaluate behavioral areas commonly affected in patients with dementia. The lower the total score means that behavior is intact
Time frame: 8-10 weeks
Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale
Scale that is completed by the caregiver. The scale is comprised of 22 items and will evaluate the caregiver's level of burden. The lower the total score means that the burden is absent.
Time frame: 8-10 weeks
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