Videoconference-based creativity workshops for mental health staff during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Riches, S., Yusuf-George, M., Steer, N., Fialho, C., Vasile, R., Nicholson, S., Waheed, Saira, Fisher, H. and Zhang, S. 2023. Videoconference-based creativity workshops for mental health staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2023.2184402
AuthorsRiches, S., Yusuf-George, M., Steer, N., Fialho, C., Vasile, R., Nicholson, S., Waheed, Saira, Fisher, H. and Zhang, S.
Abstract

Background
COVID-19 presented significant challenges to psychiatric staff, while social distancing and remote working necessitated digital communications. NHS England prioritised staff wellbeing. Arts-based creativity interventions appear to improve psychological wellbeing, so this study evaluated online Creativity Workshops as a staff support response for COVID-19-related stress.

Methods
Participants were staff from a South London NHS psychiatric hospital. Group Creativity Workshops were facilitated via Microsoft Teams. Acceptability data on pre- and post-workshop mood and attitudes were self-reported by participants. Feasibility data were gathered from adherence to number of workshop components delivered.

Results
Eight workshops were delivered in May-September 2020 (N = 55) with high adherence to components. Participants reported significantly increased positive mood and attitudes towards themselves and others; and decreased stress and anxiety.

Conclusions
Online Creativity Workshops appear feasible and acceptable in reducing stress in psychiatric staff. Integrating a programme of Creativity Workshops within healthcare staff support may benefit staff wellbeing.

KeywordsArt; Staff support; Digital intervention; Nursing; Psychiatric services
Year2023
JournalArts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice
PublisherTaylor & Francis
ISSN1753-3015
1753-3023
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2023.2184402
Official URLhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17533015.2023.2184402
FunderThe Maudsley Charity
Publication dates
Online13 Mar 2023
Publication process dates
Accepted03 Jan 2023
Deposited22 Mar 2023
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