Abstract
As part of a three-year study, a group of breast cancer patients created short videos about their personal treatment and aftercare journey. The themes from the videos informed key recommendations for breast cancer patient care and were then retold through a theatre production which was subsequently made into a film. The process is a powerful representation of the Arts in healthcare that weaves together research, storytelling, theatre, and film. As part of the study, the research design, ethics, and overall development are discussed. A short clip from the film is also included.
Presenters
Kathleen SitterCanada Research Chair in Multisensory Storytelling in Research and Knowledge Translation, Associate Professor, Social Work, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada Brooke Allemang
PhD Candidate, Social Work, University of Calgary, Canada
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Theatre, Film, Digital Stories, Breast Cancer, Storytelling
