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. 2024 May 16:15:1386529.
doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1386529. eCollection 2024.

The role of arts therapies in mitigating Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders: a systematic review

Xuexing Luo #  1 , Aijia Zhang #  1 , Hong Li #  1 , Yu Li  2   3 , Fangtian Ying  1   4   5 , Xiaoli Wang  6 , Qianxu Yang  7 , Zheyu Zhang  1 , Guanghui Huang  1
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The role of arts therapies in mitigating Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders: a systematic review

Xuexing Luo et al. Front Psychiatry. .

Abstract

Introduction: Arts therapies offer effective non-pharmacological intervention for Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders (SIMDs), encompassing both passive and active modalities. This review assesses their effectiveness and ethical considerations, focusing on music therapy, meditation, and Tai Chi.

Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a detailed search across PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CNKI identified 17 relevant RCTs. Utilizing the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality criteria and the PICO(S) framework for data extraction ensured methodological integrity.

Results: Analysis shows arts therapies significantly improve sleep quality. Music therapy and meditation yield immediate benefits, while Tai Chi and Qigong require longer commitment for significant outcomes.

Discussion: The link between SIMDs and mental health issues like anxiety, stress, and depression suggests arts therapies not only enhance sleep quality but also address underlying mental health conditions. The evidence supports a wider adoption of arts therapies in treating SIMDs due to their dual benefits.

Systematic review registration: PROSPERO, ID: CRD42024506393.

Keywords: Arts Therapies; complementary interventions; mental health; psychotherapy; sleep disorders.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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Types of arts therapies with Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders (SIMDs).
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The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. This work was supported by the Macau University of Science and Technology’s Faculty Research Grant (No.: FRG-24–049-FA) and the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province (2020B1212030008).

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