![]() Such modalities have been used for the management of pain during recuperation, the redirection of the wandering minds of elders, and the diversion of self indulgent thoughts of depressives (Levine, 1987). INTRODUCTION Occupational therapy practitioners have been using expressive arts as therapeutic modalities since the turn of the twentieth century, but to what extent they are being used is unknown (Lynch, 1996). ![]() ![]() The most frequently used types of expressive arts are general arts and crafts and drawing. Expressive arts are most frequently used in school systems and mental health settings, and perceived as easy to reimburse within these settings as well. The research study showed that 78% of all respondents use expressive arts in practice to some degree. To research these questions the following practice settings were decided upon: school systems, gerontology, physical disabilities, mental health, and developmental disabilities. 1 THE USE OF EXPRESSIVE ARTS IN VARIOUS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SETTINGS 493 The Use of Expressive Arts in various Occupational Therapy Settings Ryan TeBeest, Kim Kornstedt, Corynn Feldmann, and Laura Harmasch Faculty Sponsor: Sharon Kemnitz, Department of Clinical Science, Occupational Therapy Program ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to determine how many occupational therapy practitioners are using expressive arts, what types of expressive arts are being used, and how easily occupational therapy practitioners perceive reimbursement for these modalities.
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