Group painting therapy for children and adolescents with bone tumors: a quasi-experimental trial evaluating anxiety, depression, post-traumatic growth, and health-related quality of life (opens in new tab)

BackgroundChildren and adolescents undergoing treatment for malignant bone tumors frequently experience heightened psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Group painting therapy has been proposed as a supportive non-pharmacological strategy, yet empirical evidence in pediatric oncology remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an eight-week structured group painting therapy program on anxiety, depression, pos...