SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2025
The effectiveness of art therapy on motor function in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Art-based interventions and non-motor outcomes in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Complementary therapies intervention in Parkinson's disease: systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Art, neuroplasticity, and tradition: a narrative review and conceptual perspective of Chinese woodblock printing in global art practices and Parkinson's disease neuroscience.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2026Review
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Abstract
Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of art therapy interventions in improving motor function performance in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD), with a focus on identifying the most effective modalities. Method: Randomized controlled trials were identified through searches in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Twenty-six studies were included, assessed for quality, and analyzed following PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42024611770). Subgroup analyses were performed for primary outcomes (UPDRS, TUG, Mini-BESTest), while secondary outcomes (Stride Length, FOG, 6MWT, and Gait Speed) were evaluated using forest and funnel plots to estimate pooled effects. Results: Art therapy significantly improved motor function, as evidenced by reductions in UPDRS III scores (SMD = -0.44, 95% CI [-0.61, -0.26], Conclusion: This study underscores the clinical significance of art therapy in improving motor functions in PD patients. Among the interventions, dance therapy exhibited the most pronounced effects, highlighting its potential as a pivotal component in multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation programs. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42024611770, identifier (CRD42024611770).
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