Collaborative Art Projects for Social Change in Healthcare

Kagaba Amina G.

Faculty of Business, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

Collaborative art projects in healthcare have emerged as powerful vehicles for social change, helping bridge divides between patients, healthcare providers, and communities. This article investigates the transformative potential of such initiatives, focusing on how creative collaboration fosters connection, empathy, and resilience in healthcare settings. Through a detailed examination of case studies, it highlights diverse methods and impacts of collaborative art on patient care, mental health, and community engagement. Additionally, the paper provides best practices for implementing these projects effectively in clinical settings and discusses strategies for measuring their impact on health outcomes. These insights offer healthcare professionals, artists, and community leaders a guide for utilizing art as a means to enhance care, support patient identity, and promote systemic change within the healthcare field.

Keywords: Collaborative art, healthcare, social change, mental health, community engagement.

CITE AS: Kagaba Amina G. (2024). Collaborative Art Projects for Social Change in Healthcare.  NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT, 5(2):5-8. https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJCIAM/2024/5.2.58000