Case Study: Touch A Flower, Talk to Me
Authors(s), Creator(s) and Contributors: Marion Cheung, Simone Joslyn, Melanie Wooton
Publication Date: 26/03/2020
Categories: Case Studies
Supporter(s)/Funder(s): The Arts Programme within Cardiff and Vale Health Charity
An interactive textile arts project for University Hospital Llandough
Introduction
Touch A Flower, Talk to Me – an interactive textile arts project to support the transfer of services from Rookwood Hospital to University Hospital Llandough in 2021. Key outcomes: Improved the environment of Specialist Neuro-rehabilitation Ward 7, Rookwood Hospital. Captured staff memories of working at Rookwood Hospital. Patients engaged in creative activities to assist their recovery and rehabilitation goals. Provided an opportunity for artist development via engagement with service users and to explore future projects.
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Tags: occupational therapy, digital textile arts, healthcare environments