Effect of three group interventions on psychosocial functioning in adolescents exposed to interpersonal violence in Chile: A pilot clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: In Chile demand for specialist care following exposure to interpersonal violence (IPV) in youth far exceeds capacity. Group interventions may improve access to care for youth. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of two low-intensity group interventions: Trama Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT); and treatment as usual, Art therapy-based support (ATBS). Outcomes measured were post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression, interpersonal functioning and affect regulation. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: Participants were 67 Chilean youth aged 13-17 years, victims of IPV on a waiting list to receive specialist individual intervention. METHODS: Using a randomised controlled trial design, participants were randomly assigned to one of the interventions. Self-report measures were completed at 5 timepoints between baseline and follow up eight weeks after intervention ended. Dropout rates and attendance were also analysed. RESULTS: TF-CBT showed significant decreases for PTSD (d = 0.91) and depression (d = 0.77) symptoms, sustained at follow-up with affect regulation problems also showing significant decrease from baseline (d = 0.43). IPT showed significant decreases in PTSD symptoms (d = 0.64) and affect regulation problems (d = 0.66), both sustained at follow-up. ATBS showed statistically significant decrease for PTSD (d = 0.79) and interpersonal problems (d = 0.65) but only change in PTSD was sustained at follow-up. There were no significant differences in dropout or attendance between the interventions. CONCLUSION: Group interventions provide a viable and effective first-phase option for reducing psychological distress in IPV-exposed youth in high-demand contexts. Effectiveness may be further improved through the more active involvement of parents and carers.

The effects of art therapy interventions on anxiety in children and adolescents: A meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the effects of art therapy on anxiety among children and adolescents. METHODS: We searched several databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase (via Ovid), PsychINFO (through EBSCO), and The Cochrane Library, comprising the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Additionally, Chinese databases such as CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) and Wan Fang Data were explored from their beginnings until October 22, 2023. Studies that investigated the impact of art therapy on anxiety compared to a control group were included. The methodological quality of these randomized controlled trials was evaluated using the Cochrane Handbook's risk of bias instrument. RESULTS: Six studies involving 422 participants were included. The findings indicated a notable decrease in anxiety symptoms due to art therapy, with a Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) of -1.42, 95% Confidence Interval (95%CI -2.33, -0.51), p < 0.002. Notably, there was pronounced heterogeneity, as evidenced by Tau2 = 1.41, Chi2 = 101.19, df = 6, and I² = 94%, with Z = 3.06. CONCLUSION: Art therapy significantly improved the anxiety symptoms of children and adolescents, positioning it as an effective means of treating anxiety.

Art therapy and education between peers connecting the group: an experience report.

OBJECTIVE: to report the "Talent Workshop: Art Therapy Connects the Group". METHOD: this is an experience report of a workshop developed in November 2018, in 3 meetings, at the Family Clinic setting - Rio de Janeiro. Twenty-eight users participated, including diabetics and health professionals. In the first meeting, dynamics was used for presentation. At the second meeting, the circular process and peer education were used to address issues related to diabetes, in addition to exposing talent to workshop participants. At the third meeting, there was exposure of talents to every health unit. RESULTS: the workshop provided comprehensive, individual and collective health promotion of users, allowing knowledgemultiplicationin their living environment. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the workshop was relevant for health education, changing the understanding of the subject's autonomy about his role in self-care.

Art therapy and education between peers connecting the group: an experience report / La terapia del arte y la educación entre parejas que conectan al grupo: informe de experiencia / Arteterapia e educação entre pares conectando o grupo: relato de experiência

ABSTRACT Objective: to report the "Talent Workshop: Art Therapy Connects the Group". Method: this is an experience report of a workshop developed in November 2018, in 3 meetings, at the Family Clinic setting - Rio de Janeiro. Twenty-eight users participated, including diabetics and health professionals. In the first meeting, dynamics was used for presentation. At the second meeting, the circular process and peer education were used to address issues related to diabetes, in addition to exposing talent to workshop participants. At the third meeting, there was exposure of talents to every health unit. Results: the workshop provided comprehensive, individual and collective health promotion of users, allowing knowledgemultiplicationin their living environment. Final Considerations: the workshop was relevant for health education, changing the understanding of the subject's autonomy about his role in self-care.

RESUMEN Objetivo: informe "Taller de talento: la terapia del arte conecta al grupo". Método: este es un informe de experiencia de untallerdesarrolladoennoviembre de 2018, en 3 reuniones, enelescenario de la Clínica Familiar - Río de Janeiro. Participaron 28 usuarios, incluidos diabéticos y profesionales de lasalud. En la primera reunión, se utilizó la dinámica para la presentación; en la segunda reunión, el proceso circular y la educación entre pares se utilizaron para abordar cuestiones relacionadas con la diabetes, además de exponer los talentos a los participantes del taller; y enlatercerareunión, la exposición de talentos a cada unidad de salud. Resultados: el taller proporcionó la promoción integral, individual y colectiva de la salud de los usuarios, permitiendo la multiplicación del conocimiento en su entorno de vida. Consideraciones Finales: el taller fue relevante para la educación sanitaria, cambiando la comprensión de la autonomía del sujeto sobre su papel en el autocuidado.

RESUMO Objetivo: relatar a "Oficina de Talentos: a arteterapia conecta o grupo". Método: trata-se de um relato de experiência, de uma oficina desenvolvida em novembro de 2018, em 3 encontros, no cenário Clínica da Família - Rio de Janeiro. Participaram 28 usuários, entre diabéticos e profissionais de saúde. O 1º encontro, foi utilizada dinâmica para apresentação; no 2º encontro, foi utilizado o processo circular e a educação entre pares, para tratar de temas relacionados a diabetes, além da exposição de talentos aos participantes da oficina; e no 3º encontro, a exposição dos talentos a toda unidade de saúde. Resultados: a oficina proporcionou a promoção da saúde de maneira integral, individual e coletiva dos usuários, permitindo a multiplicação dos saberes no seu ambiente de convivência. Considerações Finais: a oficina foi relevante para a educação em saúde, modificando a compreensão da autonomia do próprio sujeito acerca do seu papel no autocuidado.

Cápsulas de arte: memoria frente al Alzheimer / Art capsule: memory to fight Alzheimer's / Cápsula de arte: memória contra a doença de Alzheimer

El presente trabajo analiza, a través de una técnica de panel, denominada "de cohorte", las reflexiones de las investigadoras españolas en el campo del Arte y del Alzheimer, con el fin de estudiar su trayectoria profesional y de relacionar las conclusiones de sus trabajos, con los resultados del Informe Mundial de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), el cual establece, por vez primera, una correlación positiva entre las variables arte y salud, situando el compromiso ético del arte, en la vanguardia de la investigación. Las conclusiones derivadas del estudio muestran, cómo al hablar de sí mismas, las investigadoras se definen no sólo como educadoras artísticas, sino también como cuidadoras, reconociendo el papel del contexto, esto es de su propia bibliografía, como determinante en las investigaciones que han realizado en el campo de la Educación Artística aplicada al Alzheimer.(AU)

The objective of this study is to analyze—through a panel technique called "cohort"—the authors' reflections on the fields of Arts and Alzheimer's in order to study their professional path and correlate the conclusions of their work with the results presented on the Health Evidence Network synthesis report 67 of the World Health Organization (WHO). For the first time, the report establishes a positive correlation between the arts and health, highlighting the importance of the ethical commitment of the arts to the research. The conclusions of this study show how the researchers refer to themselves as both "arts educators" and "caregivers," acknowledging the decisive role of context, i.e. their won biographies, to the research conducted in the field of Arts Education applied to Alzheimer's.(AU)

O presente trabalho analisa, por meio de uma técnica de painel denominada "coorte", as reflexões das investigadoras espanholas no campo da Arte e do Alzheimer, com o fim de estudar o seu percurso profissional e de relacionar as conclusões dos seus trabalhos com os resultados do Relatório Mundial da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), que estabelece, pela primeira vez, uma correlação positiva entre as variáveis arte e saúde, situando o compromisso ético da arte na vanguarda da investigação. As conclusões resultantes do estudo mostram como, ao falar de si mesmas, as pesquisadoras definem-se não só como educadoras artísticas, mas também como cuidadoras, reconhecendo o papel do contexto, isto é, de suas próprias biografias como determinantes nas investigações que realizaram no domínio da Educação Artística aplicada ao Alzheimer.(AU)

Impact of brief intervention and art therapy for alcohol users / Impacto de la intervención breve y de la arteterapia en usuarios de alcohol / Impacto da intervenção breve e arteterapia para usuários de álcool

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the impact of brief intervention paired with art therapy in patients who use alcohol. Method: This study presents intra-group design, with 11 alcoholics in the city of Tamarana-PR, Brazil, between 2015 and 2016. A test to identify the alcohol consumption level was used at the beginning/end of the actions. Cohen's effect size and paired t-test were used to identify the impact of the actions on the reduction of alcohol intake. Results: Six participants ceased alcohol consumption, four showed high level of consumption and one presented average consumption. The paired t-test result suggested statistically significant difference between the initial and final scores, as well as 0.76 effect size. Conclusion: The brief intervention associated with the art therapy resulted in significant impact in reducing alcohol consumption. Investing in the continuous training of primary health care professionals is crucial to consolidate the improvements achieved.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto de la intervención breve junto con la arteterapia en usuarios que consumen alcohol. Método: Diseño intragrupo, siendo realizado entre 2015 y 2016, con la participación de 11 alcohólicos de la ciudad de Tamarana (PR, Brasil). Se realizó una prueba para identificar el nivel de consumo de alcohol antes y después de las acciones, y se calcularon el tamaño del efecto de Cohen y la prueba t pareada para evaluar el impacto de las acciones en la reducción del consumo de alcohol. Resultados: Seis dejaron de consumir alcohol, cuatro presentaron un alto consumo y uno presentó un consumo mediano. El resultado de la prueba t pareada reveló una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los puntajes inicial y final, así como en el tamaño del efecto con un 0,76. Conclusión: La intervención breve asociada a la arteterapia tuvo un gran impacto en la disminuición del consumo de alcohol. Es fundamental invertir en la educación continuada de los profesionales de la atención primaria de salud para consolidar las mejoras obtenidas.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar o impacto da intervenção breve em conjunto com a arteterapia em usuários que consomem álcool. Método: Delineamento intragrupo, com 11 alcoolistas na cidade de Tamarana-PR, entre 2015 e 2016. Foi utilizado um teste para identificação do nível de consumo de álcool ao início/término das ações e calculada a medida de efeito de Cohen e teste t pareado, para identificar o impacto das ações na redução do consumo de álcool. Resultados: Houve seis cessares do consumo de álcool, quatro apresentaram nível elevado de consumo e um apresentou consumo mediano. O resultado do teste t pareado sugeriu diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os escores iniciais e finais, assim como a medida de efeito de 0,76. Conclusão: A intervenção breve associada à arteterapia resultaram em grande impacto para a redução do consumo de álcool. É fundamental investir na educação continuada dos profissionais da atenção primária em saúde para consolidar as melhorias obtidas.

Impact of brief intervention and art therapy for alcohol users.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the impact of brief intervention paired with art therapy in patients who use alcohol. METHOD: This study presents intra-group design, with 11 alcoholics in the city of Tamarana-PR, Brazil, between 2015 and 2016. A test to identify the alcohol consumption level was used at the beginning/end of the actions. Cohen's effect size and paired t-test were used to identify the impact of the actions on the reduction of alcohol intake. RESULTS: Six participants ceased alcohol consumption, four showed high level of consumption and one presented average consumption. The paired t-test result suggested statistically significant difference between the initial and final scores, as well as 0.76 effect size. CONCLUSION: The brief intervention associated with the art therapy resulted in significant impact in reducing alcohol consumption. Investing in the continuous training of primary health care professionals is crucial to consolidate the improvements achieved.

Art as a Therapeutic Tool in Depressive Disorders: a Systematic Review of the Literature.

Different alternative forms of therapy have been studied in relation to their applicability and effectiveness. The use of art therapy in the treatment of depressive disorder is an example frequently employed in several countries. The aim of this research was to identify and discuss which artistic techniques have been applied most frequently in the treatment of depressive disorders and what their main effects are. The research was conducted in the MEDLINE/PubMed, American Psychological Association (APA) and Web of Science databases. The articles were selected through the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA protocol). 14 articles were selected, among which the main techniques of art therapy used were: manual work (drawing, painting, and modeling), music, poetry, photography, theater and contemplation of art pieces. It was found that most of the researches are European and as a field of knowledge they depart mainly from medicine. Of the 14 researches of this review, only two failed in the use of art therapy techniques as a therapeutic tool. It can be understood that art therapy is a safe and reliable tool for treatment not only of depression but also of other mental disorders.

Artes visuais no cuidado de enfermagem em saúde mental: uma revisão integrativa / Visual arts in mental health nursing care: an integrative review

Introdução: A práxis do enfermeiro em saúde mental deve envolver estratégias de promoção da saúde e que embasem o Relacionamento Terapêutico. Dentre essas, destaca-se o uso da arte, que permite a mobilização das subjetividades e sua expressão artística. Nesse contexto, destacam-se as produções visuais, que permitem aos sujeitos realizar construções simbólicas de sua realidade e expressar significados e sentidos inerentes à sua produção. Objetivo: Descrever o uso das artes visuais por enfermeiros no cuidado em Saúde Mental segundo a literatura científica. Material e Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura com identificação de resultados entre os anos de 1997 e 2018. Os dados foram coletados no portal de Periódicos da Coordenaria de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior e nas bases Literatura Latino-americana de Ciências da Saúde e Scientific Eletronic Library Online. Selecionaram-se artigos originais, disponíveis na íntegra em inglês, espanhol ou português, com pelo menos um enfermeiro entre os autores do estudo. Resultados: Segundo os critérios de elegibilidade, selecionaram-se 17 estudos, predominantemente qualitativos, realizados em ambiente hospitalar e com adultos em sofrimento psíquico e outras doenças crônicas. Como recursos artísticos utilizados nos estudos, destaca-se o uso da argila, pintura, desenho, colagem, costura, construção de legados com miçangas e exposição de obras de arte. Conclusão: os enfermeiros utilizam a arte nos diferentes âmbitos de cuidado e as intervenções com artes visuais impactaram positivamente sobre diversos aspectos da saúde mental dos indivíduos. Como benefícios destacam-se a facilitação da comunicação terapêutica, estímulo à partilha das vivências e reflexão, por parte dos sujeitos, do impacto do adoecimento sobre sua saúde mental.

Introduction: The nurse praxis in mental health should involve strategies of health promotion and supports the Therapeutic Relationship. Among these, we highlight the use of art, which allows the mobilization of subjectivities and their artistic expression. In this context, the visual productions stand out, which allow the subjects to make symbolic constructions of their reality and express meanings about their production. Objective: To describe the use of visual arts by nurses in Mental Health care according to the scientific literature. Material and Methods: This is a literature integrative review which identified results from 1997 to 2018. Data were collected from the Portal de Periódicos da Coordenaria de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior and at the Latin American Literature of Science Health and Scientific Electronic Library Online. We selected original articles, full available in English, Spanish or Portuguese language, with at least one nurse among the authors of the study. Results: According to the eligibility criteria, 17 studies were selected. They predominantly presented a qualitative approach, and they were carried out at a hospital setting with adults suffering from psychic and other chronic diseases. As artistic resources used in the studies, were cited the use of clay, painting, drawing, collage, sewing, bead legacy construction and exhibition of works of art. Conclusion: Nurses have used art in different care settings, and that interventions with the visual arts have positively impacted on various aspects of individuals' mental health

Arte reabilitação em mulheres amputadas utilizando o mito de Pandora como recurso facilitador de autoestima e qualidade de vida / Art rehabilitation in amputee women with Pandora's myth as a self-esteem and quality of life facilitator resource

A amputação é um evento traumático que repercute intensamente na vida da pessoa acometida. A dificuldade em lidar com a nova realidade pode contribuir negativamente para a autoestima e reabilitação do indivíduo, afetando a sua qualidade de vida. A Arteterapia por meio dos recursos expressivos pode ser um canal facilitador e promotor de aspectos resilientes para a superação do trauma. Objetivo: Averiguar a influência da Arteterapia na autoestima e qualidade de vida em mulheres amputadas. Grupo formado por 8 mulheres amputadas, entre 35 a 65 anos. Método: Divididos em 2 grupos (4 indivíduos no grupo de intervenção e 4 indivíduos no grupo controle). Instrumentos de avaliação: WHOQOL- Bref (World Health Organization Quality of Life), Escala de Autoestima Rosemberg (EAR), o Desenho da Figura Humana e Relatos das Participantes. As atividades foram desenvolvidas com base no mito de Pandora, em 11 oficinas arteterapêuticas com 1 hora de duração, uma vez por semana no setor de Arte-Reabilitação, AACD ­ Ibirapuera, São Paulo. Resultados: Estatisticamente não foram observadas diferenças significantes entre os momentos inicial e final para os domínios de Whoqol Bref e EAR, em ambos os grupos; porém, o grupo intervenção apresenta um movimento de melhora na autoestima, especialmente no quesito autodepreciação. Qualitativamente foram observadas através do discurso das participantes melhorias de autoestima e possibilidade de melhoria na qualidade de vida das participantes. Conclusão: A arteterapia, junto com a equipe interdisciplinar, pode contribuir positivamente para o processo de reabilitação em mulheres amputadas ajudando a promover a autoestima e qualidade de vida.

Amputation is a traumatic event that has serious repercussions on the amputee's life. The difficulty in dealing with the new reality can contribute negatively to self-esteem and rehabilitation, affecting the patient's quality of life. The Art therapy, through its expressive resources, can be a facilitator and provide resilience to overcoming the trauma. Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of art therapy in self-esteem and quality of life in amputee women. Methods: A group of 8 amputees, aged 35-65 years were divided into 2 groups (4 in the experimental group and 4 in the control group). They were evaluated with the WHOQoL-Bref (World Health Organization Quality of Life), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), Human Figure Drawing test and the participants' own Reports. The activities, based on the Pandora myth, were developed in 11 art therapy workshops sessions of one hour that were carried out once a week in the Art-Rehabilitation sector off AACD ­ Ibirapuera, São Paulo. Results: There was no statistically significant differences observed between the initial and final assessments of quality of life (WHOQoL-Bref) and RSE domains of both groups, however, the experimental group evidenced a tendency towards the improvement of self-esteem, especially in regards of self-depreciation. Qualitatively, improvements of self-esteem and the possibility of improving the participants' quality of life were also observed. Conclusion: Art Therapy, combined with interdisciplinary care, can contribute positively to the rehabilitation process of amputee women, by helping to promote better self-esteem and quality of life.

Eclectic approach to anxiety disorders among rural children.

INTRODUCTION: Anxiety disorders in primary school-aged children negatively affect their mental health and psychological development. Available non-medical treatments for these conditions are time-consuming and expensive. In this context, eclectic therapy is a therapeutic approach that incorporates some therapeutic techniques and philosophies to create the ideal treatment. In this study, eclectic therapy consisted of art therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy designed for children suffering from high level of anxiety in their middle childhood years. The therapy also included group guidance sessions for their mothers. The effectiveness of this intervention was examined in the study. METHODS: 61 students aged 9-12 years with high levels of anxiety participated in the study. Intervention A (n = 20) consisted of 9-hour eclectic therapy for children with 3-hour group guidance sessions for their mothers. Intervention B (n = 20) consisted of 9-hour eclectic therapy for children. There was also a control group (n = 21). RESULTS: Teacher ratings of children's mental health difficulties and self-report ratings of anxiety disorders indicated a significant difference from pretest to posttest, revealing a large effect size between the two interventions. Higher levels of pretest scores significantly predicted higher posttest scores for all domains of anxiety and mental health difficulties. Furthermore, age, gender, mothers working a 15-hour day, mother's educational level, parental divorce rates, parental death, and family monthly income predicted therapy outcomes. CONCLUSION: Results provide support for the effectiveness of eclectic art and CBT to improve children's mental health and reduce anxiety through changing thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors that may cause fear and anxiety.

Eclectic approach to anxiety disorders among rural children / Abordagem eclética a transtornos de ansiedade em crianças de zona rural

Abstract Introduction Anxiety disorders in primary school-aged children negatively affect their mental health and psychological development. Available non-medical treatments for these conditions are time-consuming and expensive. In this context, eclectic therapy is a therapeutic approach that incorporates some therapeutic techniques and philosophies to create the ideal treatment. In this study, eclectic therapy consisted of art therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy designed for children suffering from high level of anxiety in their middle childhood years. The therapy also included group guidance sessions for their mothers. The effectiveness of this intervention was examined in the study. Methods 61 students aged 9-12 years with high levels of anxiety participated in the study. Intervention A (n = 20) consisted of 9-hour eclectic therapy for children with 3-hour group guidance sessions for their mothers. Intervention B (n = 20) consisted of 9-hour eclectic therapy for children. There was also a control group (n = 21). Results Teacher ratings of children's mental health difficulties and self-report ratings of anxiety disorders indicated a significant difference from pretest to posttest, revealing a large effect size between the two interventions. Higher levels of pretest scores significantly predicted higher posttest scores for all domains of anxiety and mental health difficulties. Furthermore, age, gender, mothers working a 15-hour day, mother's educational level, parental divorce rates, parental death, and family monthly income predicted therapy outcomes. Conclusion Results provide support for the effectiveness of eclectic art and CBT to improve children's mental health and reduce anxiety through changing thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors that may cause fear and anxiety.

Resumo Introdução Transtornos de ansiedade em escolares afetam sua saúde mental e seu desenvolvimento psicológico. Tratamentos alternativos disponíveis consomem tempo e são dispendiosos. Nesse contexto, a terapia eclética é uma abordagem terapêutica que incorpora algumas técnicas e filosofias terapêuticas para criar o tratamento ideal. Neste estudo, terapia eclética consistiu de terapia artística e terapia cognitivo-comportamental (TCC) planejada para escolares com altos níveis de ansiedade. A terapia também incluiu sessões de orientação em grupo para as mães. A eficácia da intervenção foi examinada. Métodos 61 escolares com idade de 9-12 anos e altos níveis de ansiedade participaram do estudo. A intervenção A (n = 20) consistiu de 9 horas de terapia eclética para crianças com sessões de 3 horas de orientação em grupo para as mães. A intervenção B (n = 20) consistiu de 9 horas de terapia eclética para crianças. Houve também um grupo controle (n = 21). Resultados Escores atribuídos pelos professores às dificuldades de saúde mental das crianças e escores de ansiedade autoaplicados indicaram diferenças significativas entre resultados pré-teste e pós-teste, revelando grande tamanho de efeito entre as duas intervenções. Escores pré-teste maiores foram preditores significativos de escores pós-teste mais altos para todos os domínios de ansiedade e dificuldades de saúde mental. Idade, gênero, mães trabalhando 15 horas/dia, nível educacional da mãe, índice de divórcio, morte de um dos pais e renda familiar mensal foram preditores de desfechos da terapia. Conclusão Os resultados sugerem a eficácia de arte eclética e TCC para melhorar a saúde mental de crianças e reduzir a ansiedade através de mudança em pensamentos, crenças, emoções e comportamentos que possam causar medo e ansiedade.

Art therapy for schizophrenia? / Arteterapia, ¿es efectiva en la esquizofrenia?

Art therapy is used as a complementary treatment to antipsychotics in schizophrenia. However, its effectiveness is not clear. To answer this question, we searched in Epistemonikos database, which is maintained by screening multiple databases. We identified five systematic reviews including 20 studies overall, of which four were randomized trials. We extracted data and prepared summary of findings tables using the GRADE method. We concluded it is not clear whether art therapy leads to clinical improvement in schizophrenia because the certainty of the evidence is very low.

La arteterapia se utiliza como tratamiento complementario a los antipsicóticos en la esquizofrenia, sin embargo, no está clara su efectividad. Para responder esta pregunta, se utilizó la base de datos Epistemonikos, la cual es mantenida mediante búsquedas en múltiples bases de datos. Identificamos cinco revisiones sistemáticas que en conjunto incluyen 20 estudios, de los cuales cuatro corresponden a estudios aleatorizados. Extrajimos los datos y preparamos tablas de resumen de los resultados utilizando el método GRADE. Concluimos que no está claro si la arteterapia produce mejoría en la esquizofrenia porque la certeza de la evidencia existente es muy baja.