The Impact of Arts and Health – The Evidence Base
Abstract: There is a considerable evidence base, from both the UK and internationally, with hundreds of research studies and evaluated projects that clearly demonstrate the benefits of using the arts in health. These are just some of the examples:
• Dr Rosalia Staricoff’s review in 2004 of the medical literature for Arts Council England cites nearly 400 papers showing the beneficial impact of the arts on a wide range of health outcomes1
• A study by Professors Roger Ulrich and Craig Zimring2 found some 700 peer-reviewed robust research studies demonstrating the beneficial impact of the environment on health outcomes. Many
have also demonstrated economic savings as well as higher patient and service user satisfaction levels
• Singing has been shown to improve quality of life for people with dementia.
For the full prospectus click on the following link Full prospectus then click on the parts.
Filed under: Mental Health & Healthy Lifestyles, OT - Occupational Therapy, Therapy, dementia, depression, grey literature | Tagged: arts, arts council, benefits, creativity, dementia, depression, drama, evidence base, grey literature, health and wellbeing, impact, music, research, singing, therapist, Therapy
