Visual art- and music-based interventions as adjuvants in the treatment of eating disorders: a systematic review and a theoretical model.

TitleVisual art- and music-based interventions as adjuvants in the treatment of eating disorders: a systematic review and a theoretical model.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2023
AuthorsBettin BPedra Cruz, Nogueira LUrquiza, de Araujo PAntonio Be, Antunes LC
JournalArts Health
Pagination1-22
Date Published2023 May 31
ISSN1753-3023
Abstract

AIM: To assess the effect of visual art- and music-based interventions in the treatment of eating disorders.

METHODS: This study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020161503). Six databases (CINAHL, EMBASE, Lilacs, PsycINFO, PubMed and The Cochrane Library) were consulted. The searches were performed on 19 June 2019, and updated on 18 March 2022. No restriction on language, date, or publication status was applied. Methodological quality was assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute's instruments. All steps were performed by two independent reviewers and a third participated in the event of disagreement.

RESULTS: Eight studies were included. Few statistically significant results were found. Overall, both interventions might help to reduce negative emotional states.

CONCLUSION: Visual art- and music-based interventions present limited and inconclusive scientific evidence in patients with eating disorders and therefore their effectiveness is currently unknown. A theoretical model is proposed to guide future research. Further studies are needed to clarify their clinical relevance.

DOI10.1080/17533015.2023.2218408
Alternate JournalArts Health
PubMed ID37259246