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Evidence-Based Strategies of the Art Group for Promoting Mental Health

Shu-Jen Chen1, Jui-Tai Hung2

1Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan 2College of General Education, Hung Kuang
University, Taiwan

Background/Objective: Nowadays, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been recognized as a
golden rule for evidence provision. This project adapted an integrated comprehensive review on the
RCTs that evaluated the therapeutic use of art drawing group for people with mental health demands.

Method: With the key words of RCT and art therapy, a comprehensive and systematic search on
several electronic databases was conducted; inclusive and exclusive criteria were applied to find out
only the RCTs using art drawing strategies in a therapeutic group for people’s mental well-being.

Result: Totally, 17 RCTs were selected and the art strategies used in these trials were extracted and
compared.

Conclusion: What kinds of art strategies could have positive influences on people’s mental
well-being were discussed. Based on the evidence of the studies, suggestions on group art drawing
strategies were presented.

Reference: Gough, D., Oliver, S., Thomas, J. (2012).An introduction to systematic reviews, London :
SAGE
Heenan, D. (2006). Art as therapy: an effective way of promoting positive mental health?. Disability
& Society, 21(2), 179-191.