What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review
What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review
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Fancourt D, Finn S
Year of Publication:
2019
Publisher(s):
World Health Organisation
Publication Type:
Report
Abstract:
Over the past two decades, there has been a major increase in research into the effects of the arts on health and well-being, alongside developments in practice and policy activities in different countries across the WHO European Region and further afield.
This report synthesises the global evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being, with a specific focus on the WHO European Region. Results from over 3000 studies identified a major role for the arts in the prevention of ill health, promotion of health, and management and treatment of illness across the lifespan. The reviewed evidence included study designs such as uncontrolled pilot studies, case studies, small-scale cross-sectional surveys, nationally representative longitudinal cohort studies, community-wide ethnographies and randomized controlled trials from diverse disciplines.
The beneficial impact of the arts could be furthered through acknowledging and acting on the growing evidence base; promoting arts engagement at the individual, local and national levels; and supporting cross-sectoral collaboration.
Main Focus: Wellbeing / Quality of life
Research Purpose: Discussion / Debate
Context: Community
Art Forms: Multi-Arts
Access Type: Free Download
APA Citation:
Fancourt,D., Finn, S. (2019). What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe: (Health Evidence Network (HEN) synthesis report 67).