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ArticlePloS one2026

Patients' needs and preferences in developing Art-Based Learning in outpatient palliative cancer care: A qualitative study.

Marike Geurts, Shailoh R E S Phillips, Fabiola Camuti, Sabrina Kamstra, Jeroen Lutters, Famke Sinninghe Damsté, Silvia Russel, Gerben J Westerhof, Michael Scherer-Rath, Hanneke W M van Laarhoven

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Marike GeurtsDepartment of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2380-8977
Shailoh R E S PhillipsDepartment of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
Fabiola CamutiDepartment of Critical Creative Pedagogies, HKU University of the Arts Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Sabrina KamstraArts Department, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Jeroen LuttersDepartment of Art Education as Critical Tactics, ArtEZ, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Famke Sinninghe DamstéDepartment of Art Education as Critical Tactics, ArtEZ, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Silvia RusselDepartment of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Gerben J WesterhofDepartment of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0993-1448
Michael Scherer-RathDepartment of Empirical and Practical Religious Studies, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Hanneke W M van LaarhovenDepartment of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1274-5643

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purposeArt-Based Learning (ABL), an art pedagogical practice, may assist cancer patients by providing a meaningful experience through art viewing. However, little is known about what needs to be considered when developing an exhibition space for ABL in a palliative care setting. This study aimed at providing an overview of needs and preferences from a patient perspective.

methodsPatients were included through purposive sampling based on the following criteria: WHO performance status 0 or 1, ≥ 18 years, Dutch proficiency, and ability to come to the hospital. For the online sessions, access to the internet, a device, and a microphone were required. Patients participated in an ABL session either online or in the hospital followed by a semi-structured interview. The transcribed interviews were thematically analyzed using both deductive and inductive approaches.

resultsParticipants (n = 13) had a positive experience with ABL either online (n = 6) or in the hospital (n = 7). The results showed the multidimensionality of the patients' needs and preferences regarding the exhibition and ABL, from preferences regarding the exhibition space and needs for accessibility both online and on-site, to personalization of ABL by the facilitator.

conclusionOur study showed that the hospital and online museum are appropriate and accessible environments for an exhibition for ABL. A varied selection of artworks might contribute most to a meaningful experience. Furthermore, we identified the patients' need for a person-centered approach in ABL in palliative care, in which not only the facilitator, but also health care professionals play an important role.

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Ambulatory CareArtLearningNeoplasmsOutpatientsPalliative CarePatient PreferenceAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative Research

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