Art Therapy· 2014Q2· Review
A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Studies of Art Therapy
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- 2014year
Short summary
Art therapy shows beneficial effects in 7 of 8 rigorous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving adults, suggesting potential benefits for older adults, war veterans, and inmates.
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Key points
- Seven out of eight rigorous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on adult art therapy reported beneficial effects.
- Art therapy may benefit diverse groups including older adults, war veterans, and prison inmates.
- The review included studies published between 2008 and 2013 that met high standards of rigor.
- Further RCTs are required to conclusively examine art therapy outcomes and specific beneficiary populations.
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Abstract
Abstract This review article examines current knowledge about the efficacy of art therapy based on the findings of 8 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted with adult populations from 2008–2013 that met a high standard of rigor. Of these studies, all but one reported beneficial effects of art therapy. Review findings suggest that art therapy may benefit a range of individuals, including older adults, war veterans, and prison inmates. However, there is a need for further research using RCTs to examine more conclusively art therapy outcomes and the specific populations in which art therapy interventions offer greatest benefit.
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