Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Review
Background: Stroke is a life-threating cerebrovascular disease. Without proper and immediate treatment, it can cause long-term disabilities and even death. While current rehabilitation focuses on functional needs, it does not fully address the psychosocial issues. Creative arts-based therapies, howe...
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| description | Background: Stroke is a life-threating cerebrovascular disease. Without proper and immediate treatment, it can cause long-term disabilities and even death. While current rehabilitation focuses on functional needs, it does not fully address the psychosocial issues. Creative arts-based therapies, however, may have the potential to be of assistance.Methods: A systematic review was conducted to synthesize the qualitative findings of the stroke survivors' positive and negative experiences in participating in creative arts-based therapies. A systematic literature search was conducted across diverse databases. A thematic synthesis was adopted to analyze the results from different qualitative studies and mix-method studies.Results: Among the 367 studies extracted from various databases, 11 studies met the inclusion criteria and were of acceptable quality. The following five analytical themes were identified: functional restoration, psychological support, social engagement, spiritual experience, and short-comings and barriers.Conclusion: Creative arts-based therapies have demonstrated their strengths in addressing psychosocial needs for stroke survivors. Different art modalities are perceived to be useful in achieving different therapeutic goals. Therapies based on a single art modality or combined modalities have different specialties and characteristics. Further research is needed to demonstrate the differential benefits or special advantages of using single or multiple art modalities as well as having qualified therapists in creative arts-based therapies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-28cdd09b5ce74617952cd632a2a773202022-12-21T19:16:37ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782018-09-01910.3389/fpsyg.2018.01646397155Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic ReviewTemmy Lee Ting Lo0Janet Lok Chun Lee1Rainbow Tin Hung Ho2Rainbow Tin Hung Ho3Rainbow Tin Hung Ho4Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong KongDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong KongDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong KongCentre on Behavioral Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong KongSau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong KongBackground: Stroke is a life-threating cerebrovascular disease. Without proper and immediate treatment, it can cause long-term disabilities and even death. While current rehabilitation focuses on functional needs, it does not fully address the psychosocial issues. Creative arts-based therapies, however, may have the potential to be of assistance.Methods: A systematic review was conducted to synthesize the qualitative findings of the stroke survivors' positive and negative experiences in participating in creative arts-based therapies. A systematic literature search was conducted across diverse databases. A thematic synthesis was adopted to analyze the results from different qualitative studies and mix-method studies.Results: Among the 367 studies extracted from various databases, 11 studies met the inclusion criteria and were of acceptable quality. The following five analytical themes were identified: functional restoration, psychological support, social engagement, spiritual experience, and short-comings and barriers.Conclusion: Creative arts-based therapies have demonstrated their strengths in addressing psychosocial needs for stroke survivors. Different art modalities are perceived to be useful in achieving different therapeutic goals. Therapies based on a single art modality or combined modalities have different specialties and characteristics. Further research is needed to demonstrate the differential benefits or special advantages of using single or multiple art modalities as well as having qualified therapists in creative arts-based therapies.https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01646/fullcreative arts-based therapiesexpressive arts therapyqualitative systematic reviewrehabilitationstroke |
| spellingShingle | Temmy Lee Ting Lo Janet Lok Chun Lee Rainbow Tin Hung Ho Rainbow Tin Hung Ho Rainbow Tin Hung Ho Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Review Frontiers in Psychology creative arts-based therapies expressive arts therapy qualitative systematic review rehabilitation stroke |
| title | Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Review |
| title_full | Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Review |
| title_short | Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Review |
| title_sort | creative arts based therapies for stroke survivors a qualitative systematic review |
| topic | creative arts-based therapies expressive arts therapy qualitative systematic review rehabilitation stroke |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01646/full |
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