The Effect of Art-based Mandala on Mental Health Among Patients Transplanting Bone Marrow: A Randomized Controlled Study

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of nurse-led art-based mandala practice on psychosocial problems in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation. Method: This parallel-group randomized controlled study with repeated measurements was conducted in a university hospital’s bone...

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Main Authors: Ayşenur Çetin Üçeriz, Rukiye Pınar Bölüktaş
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2025-08-01
Series:Mediterranean Nursing and Midwifery
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Online Access:https://mediterr-nm.org/articles/the-effect-of-art-based-mandala-on-mental-health-among-patients-transplanting-bone-marrow-a-randomized-controlled-study/doi/MNM.2024.24248
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Summary:Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of nurse-led art-based mandala practice on psychosocial problems in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation. Method: This parallel-group randomized controlled study with repeated measurements was conducted in a university hospital’s bone marrow transplant unit. A total of 46 patients hospitalized for bone marrow transplant treatment were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. The intervention group was made to apply an art-based mandala under the leadership of a nurse for 7 sessions. The control group received only routine treatment. Patients in both groups completed the Beck hopelessness scale, distress thermometer, psychological well-being scale and state-trait anxiety questionnaires before, during, and after transplantation. The data were analyzed using the SPSS IBM 27.0 package data program. Results: During and after bone marrow transplantation, the intervention group experienced a noteworthy reduction in stress, anxiety, and hopelessness, as well as a considerable improvement in psychological well-being compared with the control group. The difference in mean scores between the groups over time was statistically significant. Conclusion: Nurse-led art-based mandala practice is an effective, safe, and well-received method for addressing the psychosocial challenges of patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation. This nursing intervention is reliable and impactful for managing psychosocial problems during the bone marrow transplantation process.
ISSN:2791-7940