Summary
The power of art to comfort has been well-proven. Art therapy has been utilized for over a century to alleviate the symptoms of common mental health disorders. A report published by the Arts Council England in 2020 found evidence to suggest that frequent engagement with the arts and culture links to higher levels of subjective wellbeing. The same report suggested that access to art can benefit physical, emotional and mental health, boost self-esteem, and develop a stronger sense of community. The research demonstrated that those who attended cultural events and places were 60% more likely to have reported good health in the last 12 months.
Analysis
After talking to just one ROTC member at OSU, I have discovered that there is definitely a problem involving comfort within litter and comrade transport.
The article discusses art being a way of finding comfort for anyone as well as people who struggle with mental disabilities. So I feel there may be options within transport that may not make the carrier more comfortable, but ways art can make the injured more comfortable while being transported.
