Art therapy in the improvement of cognitive well-being in patients with dementia: Literature review

Revista Científica de la Sociedad de Enfermería Neurológica (English ed.) Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.sedeng.2024.100154

Jesús Sánchez-Lozano , Sandra Martínez-Pizarro

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Abstract

Introduction

Dementia affects fifty million individuals worldwide. It includes emotional problems and decreased motivation that interfere with daily life. In recent years, art therapy has been proposed to improve the physical and psychological well-being of these patients.

Objective

The objective of this review is to update the information on the efficacy of art therapy in the cognitive and psychological well-being of patients with dementia.

Method

A bibliographic search was carried out in Pubmed, Lilacs, IBECS and CENTRAL databases following the PRISMA recommendations. Studies conducted in the last 5 years, in Spanish or English, with full text and high methodological quality are selected.

Results

Art therapy with painting, visual art therapy, visual arts education program and remote expressive arts program are effective in patients with dementia. The total number of studies in the review was five. The frequency of the sessions was one per week, the total number of sessions was 8–12, and the duration of the program ranged from 6 to 12 weeks.

Conclusion

There are few quality art therapy items that have been shown to be effective for the patient and their caregiver. However, some reviewed studies show some kind of benefit in cognitive and psychological well-being and quality of life; for this reason, research in this field must be increased.

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导言全世界有五千万人患有痴呆症。它包括影响日常生活的情绪问题和动机减退。本综述旨在更新有关艺术疗法对痴呆症患者认知和心理健康疗效的信息。方法按照 PRISMA 建议在 Pubmed、Lilacs、IBECS 和 CENTRAL 数据库中进行文献检索。结果绘画艺术疗法、视觉艺术疗法、视觉艺术教育计划和远程表达艺术计划对痴呆症患者有效。综述共有五项研究。结论很少有高质量的艺术疗法项目被证明对患者及其护理人员有效。然而，一些回顾性研究表明，艺术疗法对认知和心理健康以及生活质量有一定的益处；因此，必须加强这一领域的研究。

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