What are the required elements needed to create an effective visual art intervention for people living with dementia? A systematic review

Emily Kate Shoesmith; Divine Charura; Claire Surr

doi:10.1080/01924788.2020.1796475

What are the required elements needed to create an effective visual art intervention for people living with dementia? A systematic review

Emily Kate Shoesmith, Divine Charura, Claire Surr

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Abstract

Although there has been growing interest in visual art interventions for people with dementia, there is a restricted evidence base regarding their theoretical basis. To address this gap, this systematic literature review explored how and why visual art interventions work in dementia care. Common features of successful visual art interventions were identified, including: intervention ‘dose,’ session content, participant choice, artistic ability, the role of the facilitator/therapist, group work, and setting. Understanding the mechanisms and/or processes of visual art interventions is important for future development, evaluation, and implementation.

Original language	English
Journal	Activities, Adaptation & Aging
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2020.1796475
Publication status	Published - 26 Jul 2020

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Keywords

Dementia
Visual arts
Arts and related therapy
Creativity
Psychosocial interventions

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