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SUMMARY:Symbols of living in-between: Re-stor(y)ing life within life-threatening illness
LOCATION:MEARNS CENTRE / MCPHERSON LIBRARY Maltwood Prints and Drawings Gallery in the McPherson Library (Room 027, Lower Level)
DESCRIPTION:Advances in science and healthcare have allowed people with  life-threatening illnesses to live longer and healthier lives. But the  outcomes of treatment are uncertain and the experience of living  in-between a promise of prolonged life, and the possibility of illness  reoccurring and progressing, is often misunderstood.

Thirty-two people diagnosed with a life-threatening illness (cancer,  chronic kidney disease, and HIV/AIDS) volunteered for an interview. They  were asked to identify a symbol that represented their experience with  their diagnosed illness. Symbols of living in-between: Re-stor(y)ing life within life-threatening illness  is the collective effort from a team of nurse researchers seeking new  insights into the experiences of individuals that live with the  uncertainty of a serious illness.

This exhibit shares a selection of these important images and stories  with the public. Symbols range from personal objects and medical  documents to favourite music, clothing, and family photographs.  Narratives from the participants and poems produced by the research team  accompany the stories of these individuals living with a  life-threatening illness.  The symbols and narratives highlight how  living with a life-threatening illness is much more than a “medical  story.” 

Symbols of living in-between: Re-stor(y)ing life within life-threatening illness  is a travelling exhibit and will be displayed in multiple spaces from  galleries to healthcare facilities. This exhibit is part of a larger  study entitled Re-stor(y)ing Life Within Life-Threatening Illness.  The  Re-stor(y)ing project has been funded by the Canadian Institutes of  Health Research (CIHR).  KRESCENT and the Kidney Foundation of Canada  has provided additional support.

This free exhibit runs from April 13 to June 4, 2012, at the Maltwood  Prints and Drawings Gallery in the McPherson Library (Lower Level) at  UVic. Gallery follows regular library hours.
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