Journal article
A systematic review of the efficacy of creative arts therapies in the treatment of adults with PTSD
FA Baker, O Metcalf, T Varker, M O'Donnell
Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy | EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING FOUNDATION-AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC | Published : 2018
DOI: 10.1037/tra0000353
Abstract
Objective: There is a growing body of literature supporting the use of creative arts therapies; however, the efficacy of creative arts therapies in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has not been systematically evaluated. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the efficacy of creative arts therapy including music therapy, art therapy, dance/movement therapy, and drama therapy, in the treatment of PTSD. Method: Ten databases were searched for peer-reviewed literature published from inception to December 2016. Studies were included in the review if they used a randomized controlled trial (RCT), a pseudo RCT, or a controlled study design; tested the efficacy of one ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Funding provided to Felicity A. Baker from Defence Health Foundation. Felicity A. Baker and Meaghan O'Donnell conceived and designed the study. Olivia Metcalf and Tracey Varker conducted searches and screened potential studies. All authors ranked the eligible studies, and all authors contributed to the drafts. There are no unpublished data from this study. Funding for this study was provided by a 2016 Defence Health Foundation (DHF) Grant for Medical Research.