Supportive Network for Optimizing Cancer Survivorship Through Photography

<< Objectives >>The overarching objective of the project entitled “Supportive Network for Optimizing Cancer Survivorship Through Photography (SNAPSHOT)” is to enhance the emotional well-being and Quality of Life (QoL) of cancer patients/survivors by leveraging the therapeutic benefits of art, specifically photography. At the same time, it aims to facilitate the process of social reintegration, cultivating a sense of connection and community beyond the realm of cancer survivorship.<< Implementation >>(1) Develop theory- and evidence-based methodology for therapeutic photography intervention tailored to diverse needs of cancer patients (2) Conduct pre-post and controlled pilot interventions, both hands-on and online (3) Evaluate the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability using qualitative and quantitative methods (4) Develop a scaling-up framework for intervention enhancement (5) Increase awareness and promote art therapy within the social prescribing framework<< Results >>SNAPSHOT endeavours to increase interpersonal skills, and enhance the self-esteem, self-awareness, emotional well-being, and QoL of cancer patients/survivors. Simultaneously, it seeks to reduce symptoms associated with anxiety, and depression, as well as physical manifestations such as fatigue and pain. In addition, this project envisions contributing to the social integration and connectedness of cancer patients/survivors through building networks and establishing relations.