Arts and creativity interventions for improving health and wellbeing in older adults: a systematic literature review of economic evaluation studies.

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 our findings according to PRISMA guidelines. We searched bibliographic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Econlit and Web of Science and NHSEED), trial registries and grey literature. No language or temporal restrictions were applied. Two screening rounds were conducted independently by health economists experienced in systematic literature

SUBMITTER: Crealey G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10717503 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature