DERMA: Expressions in Body Paint Post Spinal Injury
Presenter Type
UNO Undergraduate Student
Other
Medical Humanities
Advisor Information
Dr. Mark Gilbert
Location
CEC RM #201/205/209
Presentation Type
Exhibit
Start Date
22-3-2024 2:30 PM
End Date
22-3-2024 3:45 PM
Abstract
This qualitative study employs body paint and narrative inquiry techniques to delve into the lived experiences of individuals with spinal cord injuries, focusing on the impact on their physical sensations. Conducted in Omaha, NE, by Principal Investigator Amiey Elsasser, the study involves adult participants aged 19 and above who have sustained spinal cord injuries. Through one-on-one interactions, Elsasser collaborates with 6 participants to create artistic expressions using body paint and photography, aiming to capture the unique journey of each individual through injury, adaptation, and recovery.
The study centers on the co-construction of visual representations of participants' experiences, facilitated by Elsasser's observation, interaction, and active listening. Through a series of semi-structured interviews conducted at baseline, during intervention, and post-body painting session, participants' narratives are captured and analyzed. Transcripts of dialogues between the artist/researcher and participants, along with photographic documentation, serve as primary data sources.
Interdisciplinary analysis, involving UNO faculty, art critics, curators, and community members engaged in the study, systematically evaluate both visual images and transcribed dialogues. The findings culminate in a narrative report, and photographic art providing insights into the nuanced experiences of individuals with spinal cord injuries and the therapeutic potential of artistic expression in navigating their journeys of adaptation and recovery.
DERMA: Expressions in Body Paint Post Spinal Injury
CEC RM #201/205/209
This qualitative study employs body paint and narrative inquiry techniques to delve into the lived experiences of individuals with spinal cord injuries, focusing on the impact on their physical sensations. Conducted in Omaha, NE, by Principal Investigator Amiey Elsasser, the study involves adult participants aged 19 and above who have sustained spinal cord injuries. Through one-on-one interactions, Elsasser collaborates with 6 participants to create artistic expressions using body paint and photography, aiming to capture the unique journey of each individual through injury, adaptation, and recovery.
The study centers on the co-construction of visual representations of participants' experiences, facilitated by Elsasser's observation, interaction, and active listening. Through a series of semi-structured interviews conducted at baseline, during intervention, and post-body painting session, participants' narratives are captured and analyzed. Transcripts of dialogues between the artist/researcher and participants, along with photographic documentation, serve as primary data sources.
Interdisciplinary analysis, involving UNO faculty, art critics, curators, and community members engaged in the study, systematically evaluate both visual images and transcribed dialogues. The findings culminate in a narrative report, and photographic art providing insights into the nuanced experiences of individuals with spinal cord injuries and the therapeutic potential of artistic expression in navigating their journeys of adaptation and recovery.
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