AUTHOR=Luo Xuexing , Zhang Aijia , Li Hong , Li Yu , Ying Fangtian , Wang Xiaoli , Yang Qianxu , Zhang Zheyu , Huang Guanghui 

TITLE=The role of arts therapies in mitigating Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders: a systematic review

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychiatry

VOLUME=15

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1386529

DOI=10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1386529

ISSN=1664-0640

ABSTRACT=<sec><title>Introduction</title><p>Arts therapies offer effective non-pharmacological intervention for Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders (SIMDs), encompassing both passive and active modalities. This review assesses their effectiveness and ethical considerations, focusing on music therapy, meditation, and Tai Chi.</p></sec><sec><title>Methods</title><p>Following PRISMA guidelines, a detailed search across PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CNKI identified 17 relevant RCTs. Utilizing the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality criteria and the PICO(S) framework for data extraction ensured methodological integrity.</p></sec><sec><title>Results</title><p>Analysis shows arts therapies significantly improve sleep quality. Music therapy and meditation yield immediate benefits, while Tai Chi and Qigong require longer commitment for significant outcomes. </p></sec><sec><title>Discussion</title><p>The link between SIMDs and mental health issues like anxiety, stress, and depression suggests arts therapies not only enhance sleep quality but also address underlying mental health conditions. The evidence supports a wider adoption of arts therapies in treating SIMDs due to their dual benefits.</p></sec><sec><title>Systematic review registration</title><p>PROSPERO, ID: CRD42024506393.</p></sec>