Kanser Rehabilitasyon Sürecinde Ebru Sanatının Etkileri: Tanımlayıcı Bir Araştırma.

Objective: With this research, we aim to determine the feelings, perceptions and experiences of women with breast cancer in the cancer rehabilitation process towards "paper marbling" art therapy and to examine its effect on the quality of life. Material and Methods: The research was carried out in a center affiliated to the Cancer Fight Foundation of a province in Turkey, between 10 February and 01 March 2020, using mixed method methodology. The sample of the study consisted of 14 women with breast cancer who received "paper marbling" art therapy. Introductory Information Form and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General 7 Quality of Life Scale were used to collect quantitative data. A focus group interview was conducted using the Semi-Structured Interview Form to obtain qualitative data, and the interviews were recorded. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected simultaneously and analyzed independently of each other. Results: It is determined that the quality of life of the majority of the participants was above the average. As a result of descriptive and interpretive analyzes, three themes are determined, namely self-expression, positive mood and emotional intensity. It was determined that "paper marbling" therapy help people forget the negative experiences in the cancer process and affect the quality of life of the patients by creating positive emotions such as happiness and relaxation. Conclusion: We concluded that "paper marbling" art therapy affected the quality of life by creating positive effects on patients. This research provides evidence for the effects of art therapy on the quality of life of women with breast cancer in rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]