The effects of crafts-based interventions on mental health and well-being: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A recent upsurge of interest in the health benefits of crafts for mental health and well-being has not been supported by systematic reviews of the effectiveness of crafts-based interventions, prior to this review.

Methods

Five databases were searched: Scopus, CINAHL (EBSCO), APA PsycInfo (EBSCO), Eric (EBSCO), and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. No date limitations were applied. The search was carried out in January 2024 and supplemented by citation searches in June 2024.

Results

The initial search yielded 14,115 papers; the citation search produced 226 additional references. Nineteen studies in total met the inclusion criteria. Across the 19 studies, there is a wide variety of research designs and a range of crafts used as media for therapy. Intervent

SUBMITTER: Bukhave EB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11830576 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature