Arts and creativity interventions for improving health and wellbeing in older adults: a systematic literature review of economic evaluation studies
Grainne Crealey,
Laura McQuade,
Roger O’Sullivan
et al.
Abstract:Background
As the population ages, older people account for a larger proportion of the health and social care budget. A significant body of evidence suggests that arts and creativity interventions can improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of older adults, however the value and/or cost-effectiveness of such interventions remains unclear.
Methods
We systematically reviewed the economic evidence relating to such interventions, reporting ou… Show more
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