Effects of Expressive Arts-Based Interventions on Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Stratified Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with intellectual disabilities have difficulties expressing their views and can manifest psychological and behavioral symptoms. The present study aimed to examine the effects of expressive arts-based intervention (EABI) on the behavioral and emotional well-being of adults with intellectual disabilities.

Methods

This study assigned 109 Chinese adults with intellectual disabilities into EABI (N = 55) or control groups (N = 54) using stratified randomization. Pre- and post-intervention quantitative assessments were conducted of aberrant behaviors, personal well-being, mood and color usage in drawings. Focus group interviews were conducted with the EABI participants and their caseworkers at the post-intervention stage. Repeated-measures analysis o

SUBMITTER: Ho RTH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7300289 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature