Telehealth in Arts Therapies for Neurodevelopmental and Neurological Disorders
Author Information
Author(s): Ērika Reitere, Jana Duhovska, Vicky Karkou, Kristīne Mārtinsone
Primary Institution: Rīga Stradiņš University, Riga, Latvia
Hypothesis
This study aims to map the existing body of literature to provide an in-depth overview of telehealth in arts therapies for individuals with neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders.
Conclusion
Telehealth in arts therapies significantly benefits individuals with neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders, improving accessibility and providing psychological, emotional, social, and cognitive benefits.
Supporting Evidence
- Seventeen telehealth studies published between 2009 and March 2024 were included.
- Music therapy was the most widely studied modality.
- Positive benefits included psychological enrichment, social connectivity, cognitive improvements, and brain changes.
Takeaway
This study shows that using arts therapies through telehealth can help people with brain and development issues feel better and connect with others, even if they can't go to in-person therapy.
Methodology
This scoping review followed the PRISMA guidelines and systematically searched six databases, screening 2,888 articles for eligibility.
Potential Biases
Potential positive-results bias may exist as all studies reported positive outcomes.
Limitations
The review did not systematically evaluate the quality of the included studies and was restricted to articles written in English.
Participant Demographics
Participants ranged in age from 4 to 87 years, representing a diverse demographic.
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