The use of art-based interventions in the care of patients in health-care institutions in Nigeria: A review

Oladeji, EmmanuelOlusola; Ezeme, Constantine; Bamigbola, AlbertSeun

doi:10.4103/njm.njm_32_22

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“…The therapeutic use of arts-based interventions in managing patients in formal healthcare settings in Nigeria is gradually gaining prominence [7]. Specific applications in hospitals, hospices, and homes for the elderly, include bedside activities facilitated by professional artists, art installations and performances, and community-based art programs designed to improve wellness and health [7]. However, despite the recognition of emerging benefits in children suffering from sickle cell disease or cancer, patients with mental health problems, people suffering from chronic pain and chronic medical conditions, and the growing geriatric population [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15], there has been no systematic review focused on evaluating the evidence of arts for health activities in Nigeria.…”

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“…Specific applications in hospitals, hospices, and homes for the elderly, include bedside activities facilitated by professional artists, art installations and performances, and community-based art programs designed to improve wellness and health [7]. However, despite the recognition of emerging benefits in children suffering from sickle cell disease or cancer, patients with mental health problems, people suffering from chronic pain and chronic medical conditions, and the growing geriatric population [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15], there has been no systematic review focused on evaluating the evidence of arts for health activities in Nigeria. This systematic review aims to appraise and synthesize existing empirical studies that have evaluated the impact of arts on health activities in clinically diagnosed Nigerians who were managed for specific health conditions using arts-based interventions.…”

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A Systematic Review of the Effect of Arts-Based Interventions on Patient Care in Nigeria

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The utilization of art for therapeutic purposes in the formal healthcare setting is gradually gaining prominence in Nigeria. However, there is a paucity of evidence on the effectiveness of these interventions. Therefore, we explored the pooled effect of the various arts-based interventions in managing clinical disorders in hospitalized and out-patients in Nigeria. An electronic search of PubMed, African Journal Online, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases was carried out from the inception of the databases to October 31, 2021. Three researchers using Rayyan QCRI software independently screened and de-duplicated the identified studies. Eight eligible studies were selected for this review, with a total of 541 participants. The earliest study was published in 2012. Seven of the eight studies were conducted in the Southern part of Nigeria. There were four quasi-experimental studies, two randomized controlled trials, and two comparative cross-sectional studies. The predominant art forms were music (three) and dance/movement (three), followed by visual art (two). The groups of patients in the identified studies were managed for mental health problems (two), hypertension (two), Parkinson’s disease (one), spinal cord injury (one), autistic spectrum disorder (one), and chronic back pain (one). In all the studies, the art-based intervention significantly improved the overall outcome of the patients. The findings of the available studies have proven to yield a significant positive outcome in managing different health conditions. However, there is a need to conduct more high-quality research in this field in Nigeria.

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