Art and training in the healthcare area in Italy

Abstract

Cognitive as well as personal and interpersonal skills are considered necessary in the medical and nursing fields. Many studies suggest the use of artistic practices and pedagogical methods such as Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) for training in this context. Since 2014 in Italy, these practices have been introduced into the university curriculum, in the MCE training and the warm hospital with positive results in improving skills and limiting stress for healthcare workers.