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

• Main Authors: Luo, Xuexing, Zhang, Aijia, Li, Hong, Li, Yu, Ying, Fangtian, Wang, Xiaoli, Yang, Qianxu, Zhang, Zheyu, Huang, Guanghui
• Format: Article
• Published: Frontiers Media 2024
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/45228/; https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1386529
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Introduction 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 Ch...