Arts with offenders: A literature synthesis

Meekums, Bonnie; Daniel, Jennifer

doi:10.1016/j.aip.2011.06.003

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“…Whilst the scope was wide to detect variations in clinical practice, the small number of research papers and inclusion of low quality research designs means that little can be concluded regarding effectiveness. Meekams & Daniels [134] note the challenges in combining quantitative and qualitative data within thematic synthesis. The majority of papers identified in this review came from secondary searches performed after searching of electronic databases.…”

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A Systematic Review of Music Therapy Practice and Outcomes with Acute Adult Psychiatric In-Patients

2013

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Background and ObjectivesThere is an emerging evidence base for the use of music therapy in the treatment of severe mental illness. Whilst different models of music therapy have been developed in mental health care, none have specifically accounted for the features and context of acute in-patient settings. This review aimed to identify how music therapy is provided for acute adult psychiatric in-patients and what outcomes have been reported.Review MethodsA systematic review using medical, psychological and music therapy databases. Papers describing music therapy with acute adult psychiatric in-patients were included. Analysis utilised narrative synthesis.Results98 papers were identified, of which 35 reported research findings. Open group work and active music making for nonverbal expression alongside verbal reflection was emphasised. Aims were engagement, communication and interpersonal relationships focusing upon immediate areas of need rather than longer term insight. The short stay, patient diversity and institutional structure influenced delivery and resulted in a focus on single sessions, high session frequency, more therapist direction, flexible use of musical activities, predictable musical structures, and clear realistic goals. Outcome studies suggested effectiveness in addressing a range of symptoms, but were limited by methodological shortcomings and small sample sizes. Studies with significant positive effects all used active musical participation with a degree of structure and were delivered in four or more sessions.ConclusionsNo single clearly defined model exists for music therapy with adults in acute psychiatric in-patient settings, and described models are not conclusive. Greater frequency of therapy, active structured music making with verbal discussion, consistency of contact and boundaries, an emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship and building patient resources may be of particular importance. Further research is required to develop specific music therapy models for this patient group that can be tested in experimental studies.

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A Systematic Review of Music Therapy Practice and Outcomes with Acute Adult Psychiatric In-Patients

2013

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“…Arts therapies offer children, adolescents, adults and elder people therapy primarily through non-verbal means using art forms such as music, art, drama, and dance/movement in the context of psychotherapy, counseling, rehabilitation or treatment (Malchiodi, 2005). Systematic review (Meekums & Daniel, 2011) about the effectiveness of the arts and arts therapies included studies about five art modalities (art, music, dance-movement, drama, and writing) in the offender context, and the general outcomes reflected overall positive, humanizing, and healing effect. The effectiveness was indicated by improvement of the mental health of adult and adolescent offenders, increase of emotional literacy (management of feelings and capacity to empathize with others), improved behavioral outcomes within the correctional context (reducing rule-breaking and improving relationships), and a decrease of recidivism rates.…”

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Impact of Integrated Arts Therapy: An Intervention Program for Young Female Offenders in Correctional Institution

Kõiv¹,

Kaudne²

2015

PSYCH

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The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of program of integrated arts therapy on young female delinquents' who experienced emotional and behavioral problems in a correctional institution. The outlined intervention was introduced as part of a curriculum involving art therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, and dance/movement therapy sessions that were facilitated twice a week during a 5-week period. A quasi-experimental design was used where an intervention group (N = 12) and a control group (N = 17) members aged 14-17 years were evaluated at two time points. A self-report version of Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and a modified Behavior Checklist (BC) were used prior to and after the intervention to screen for conduct, emotional, peer problems, hyperactivity, and prosocial behavior, and to investigate the frequencies of aggressive, withdrawn and prosocial behavior. There were statistically significant reductions in three of the five emotional and behavioral problems measured by the SDQ, including conduct and emotional problems, an increase of prosocial behavior, and significant differences in two domains measured by the BC: decrease in frequencies of aggressive behavior and increase of prosocial behavior.

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“…See Daveson and Edwards (); Gussak (, ); Smeijsters and Cleven (); Johnson (); also Gerber (); Williams (); Meekums and Daniel (); O'Grady ().…”

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The Arts of Desistance: Assessing the Role of Arts-based Programmes in Reducing Reoffending

Cheliotis

Jordanoska

2015

The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice

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Arts with offenders: A literature synthesis

Cited by 30 publications

References 18 publications

A Systematic Review of Music Therapy Practice and Outcomes with Acute Adult Psychiatric In-Patients

A Systematic Review of Music Therapy Practice and Outcomes with Acute Adult Psychiatric In-Patients

Impact of Integrated Arts Therapy: An Intervention Program for Young Female Offenders in Correctional Institution

The Arts of Desistance: Assessing the Role of Arts-based Programmes in Reducing Reoffending

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