Visual art- and music-based interventions as adjuvants in the treatment of eating disorders: a systematic review and a theoretical model
May 31st, 2023
Brazil
Bibiana Pedra Cruz Bettin, Lauriana Urquiza Nogueira, Pablo Antonio Bertasso de Araujo, Luciana C. Antunes
This systematic review of eight studies examined visual art and music interventions alongside eating disorder treatment. Both approaches showed potential to reduce negative emotional states, but evidence was limited and inconclusive, leaving their effectiveness uncertain. The authors propose a theoretical model to guide future research.
DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2023.2218408
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Abstract/Description
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.
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.
