Table 4.
Summary of the direction of findings from the eleven included studies
| Direction of significant findings | Number | Studies |
|---|---|---|
| Significant positive effects in all outcome measurements investigated in the art therapy group compared to the control group | 1 | Kim 2013 [15] |
| Significant positive effects in some, but not all, outcome measurements investigated in the art therapy group compared to the control group. | 6 | Beebe 2010 [29] |
| Gussak 2007 [30] | ||
| Hattori 2011a [24] | ||
| Lyshak-Stelzer 2007 [18] | ||
| Monti 2006 [16] | ||
| Monti 2012 [17] | ||
| Improvement from baseline but no significant difference between groups | 3 | Broome 2001 [13] |
| McCaffrey 2011 [19] | ||
| Thyme 2007 [14] | ||
| Art therapy worse than comparator at baseline and follow-up | 1 | Rusted 2006 [20] |
aReported a significant positive effect for control group on one outcome measurement